The Change Officer: Recent Episodes

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The Change Officer is a weekly show where we introduce you to the brilliant leaders who are shaping the Middle East's business landscape.

With the promise to bring every listener to at least one a-ha! moment per episode, we engage our guests in the raw conversations to share their hard-earned insights and advice.

New episode every Monday!

In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan welcomes Maha Abouelenein, the driving force behind Digital & Savvy, to explore the world of communications, branding, and leadership. Maha shares her incredible journey, from working with global brands to mentoring startups and female entrepreneurs. She also teases her upcoming book, “7 Rules of Self-Reliance”, a step-by-step playbook on how to invest in yourself and create the future you want.

Ivan and Maha also covered:

How to build a personal brand and communicate effectively
Balancing work, life, and avoiding burnout
The power of social media in today's business world
Mentoring women entrepreneurs and helping startups thrive
Maha’s advice on self-awareness and leadership

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation packed with real-world advice and inspiration for leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Watch now and take your game to the next level!

Order Maha Abouelein’s book “7 Rules of Self-Reliance” here

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In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Ivan sits down with Tim Hayden, the founder of ‘Hagley West’—the watch brand that’s taken social media by storm. With millions of followers and a booming business, Tim shares the bold moves that helped him build a global brand from his kitchen table, including his game-changing approach to social media and his ambitious expansion into the U.S. market.

Tim and Ivan cover:

Tim’s hustle—from selling his house to fund his dream to traveling across the U.S. and using TikTok to connect with local audiences.
How authenticity, consistency, and community-building turned his brand into a global sensation.
Balancing family, business, and giving back.

Want to know how one man took on the massive watch industry and won? Watch the full episode to hear Tim's inspiring story, the secrets behind his social media success, and what it really takes to build a thriving business in today’s digital world.

Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SocialMediaMarketing #WatchBrand #HagleyWest #TheChangeOfficer

"If you build a community, you won't become a commodity."

That's the key takeaway from Lloyed Lobo's extraordinary new book, "From Grassroots to Greatness - 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community-Led Growth." Lloyed is the Cofounder of Boast.AI and Traction, known for his openness, vulnerability and inspiring attitude.

In this latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, our host Ivan chats to Lloyed about this bestseller, exploring what drove him to write it, and the life-changing learnings he discovered in the process.

Ivan and Lloyed spoke about:

Why Lloyed decided to write his book as a gift to his mother
Lloyed's unconventional path into entrepreneurship
How all global phenomena go through the same four stages
The importance of community building in creating a lasting brand

This is a must-listen for brand strategists, community managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who is building a brand of the future!

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Find Lloyed online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedlobo/

📹 This episode was recorded at Poddster Studios: http://dubai.poddster.com

✨ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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"We need to challenge everything, including our own beliefs."

In the latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, our host Ivan sat down with Jamil Shinawi for a philosophical discussion about entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture in MENA.

Jamil is the Co-Founder and CEO of AHOY, the 1st MENA core tech infrastructure company specializing in movement, mobility, and logistics tech. Their mission is to allow developers to innovate the next-generation applications and systems development.

Ivan and Jamil spoke about:

AHOY's vision and ethical stance against consumer data theft
The contagious positivity within the MENA startup community
Why we should challenge the notion of replicating Silicon Valley
How the dominance of big tech could lead to oppressive systems and inequality
Advice for multi-potential individuals

This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, deep thinkers, and anyone involved in MENA's vibrant startup ecosystem!

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Find Jamil online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilshinawi/

📹 This episode was recorded at Poddster Studios: http://dubai.poddster.com

✨ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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Welcome to the TCO Step Special where we bring you the latest insights from the top change-makers in the tech and startup world. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, Co-Founder and CEO of DentalDost, who is on a mission to make healthcare accessible to everyone through teledentistry.

Dr. Bhanushali is an award-winning dentist who has dedicated her career to helping people access quality dental care, regardless of their location or economic status. Through her innovative platform, DentalDost, patients can connect with licensed dentists through video consultations, get a diagnosis, and receive treatment recommendations - all from the comfort of their own home.

During our conversation, Dr. Bhanushali shared her vision for the future of healthcare and the role that teledentistry plays in expanding access to dental care. She discussed the challenges of breaking down traditional barriers to healthcare and how technology can help bridge the gap. We also dove into the benefits of teledentistry, including cost-effectiveness, convenience, and improved patient outcomes.

In addition to discussing teledentistry, we also touched on other important topics such as the importance of patient education, the impact of COVID-19 on the dental industry, and the future of healthcare innovation.

Other discussed topics are:

· The challenges of breaking down traditional barriers to healthcare

· The importance of patient education

· The impact of COVID-19 on the dental industry

· The future of healthcare innovation

Join us for this thought-provoking conversation and learn how teledentistry is revolutionizing healthcare. Don't forget to subscribe to The Change Officer Podcast for more insights on the latest business trends and innovations.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković interviews Andrea Giannini, Co-Founder and CTO of Exovolar Industries, a startup aiming to make flying as simple as walking.

The combination of jet engines, exoskeleton, and patented thrust vector nozzle design allows the legs to move in the sky. Andrea talks about the various applications of their technology, including first responders in disaster zones, and their plans to open the first flight park facility in Dubai by 2025.

He also explains how Exovolar repurposes the technology used by SpaceX in landing rockets, to keep a human being balanced mid-air. Additionally, Andrea discusses how the trust vectoring pattern enables a person to fly hands-free, with little to no training time at all.

Andrea and Ivan also discussed:

The technology behind Exovolar's jet suit
The Evolution of Exovolar
Coming to Dubai

Join Ivan and Andrea in this exciting conversation about the future of mobility and the possibilities of human flight.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at +VC, an early stage venture capital firm focused on the MENA region. With over 10 years of experience investing in MENA startups, Hasan shares his insights on what it takes to succeed as a startup in smaller markets and the importance of thinking global from the very beginning.

Throughout the conversation, Hasan emphasizes the need for founders to have a mindset towards expansion, urging them to think beyond dominating their local market and instead focus on scaling their business to larger markets. As an investor, Hasan and +VC are agnostic towards any particular industry or trend, instead focusing on investing in companies with technology that can help them scale.

Hasan also shares his perspective on the current state of the startup ecosystem in MENA, including the challenges and opportunities that come with investing in emerging markets. He believes that this is the best time to be investing, with valuations lower than in previous years, and emphasizes the importance of backing great founders who have an execution mindset.

Throughout the conversation, Hasan's expertise and experience shine through, providing valuable insights and advice for founders and investors alike. Tune in to this episode to learn more about investing in MENA startups and the power of thinking global.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of The Change Officer podcast, Ivan Zeljković speaks with Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Khaled discusses Nuwa Capital's unique approach to investing, where the focus is on founders first. He shares the firm's belief in building an inclusive community of seasoned founders who support newcomers to the portfolio.

Nuwa Capital has also built a network of accomplished entrepreneurs who dedicate their time to support, guide, and mentor the companies they invest in. Khaled explains how this network provides founders with hands-on expertise in areas critical to the development of their businesses, such as product, growth hacking, recruitment, fundraising, and legal frameworks.

The conversation also touches on Nuwa Capital's partnership with strategic investors that unlocks tremendous value for companies looking to scale their operations in critical geographies or accelerate their growth in key verticals.

Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into Nuwa Capital's investment philosophy and how they strive to maintain a culture of transparency and true partnership with founders.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast, Ivan Zeljković interviews Vijay Tirathrai, the Managing Director of Riyadh Techstars. Techstars is a global platform for innovation and investment that aims to help entrepreneurs succeed. They have invested in close to 4,000 companies over the last 16 years, with plans to invest in 800 more this year.

During the interview, Vijay emphasizes the importance of being in the trenches with entrepreneurs and investing with them, rather than just serving them. He shares his insights on how mentorship can open doors and elevate startups, helping them develop and grow.

According to Vijay, entrepreneurs have the power to change the world and make it a better place for humankind. He believes that mentorship is crucial in helping them achieve this goal.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the power of mentorship and how it can help startups succeed.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of The Change Officer (TCO) Step Special Podcast Show, Ivan Zeljković talks to Ali Abulhasan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tap Payments. Tap Payments is a payment solution that simplifies payments in the MENA region and globally. With over 100,000 businesses of all sizes using their services, Tap Payments unifies and connects all regional and international payment methods under a single integration, making it easier for businesses to receive payments securely.

During the episode, Ali shares his insights on the payment industry in the MENA region and how Tap Payments is making a difference by providing a convenient and secure payment platform for businesses. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities of the payment industry, including the growth of digital payments, the impact of COVID-19, and the importance of staying ahead of the curve with innovative payment solutions.

Join Ivan and Ali as they explore the future of payments and how Tap Payments is leading the way in simplifying payments for businesses in the MENA region and beyond.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Mary Nazzal-Batayneh, an impact-focused entrepreneur, investor, and founder of 17 Ventures and Landmark Hotels. Mary is also a qualified yoga teacher and the owner of a wellness hub in Jordan called MVMNT.

The conversation centers around the importance of self-care and wellness, particularly in the midst of a pandemic and the fast-paced world of business. Mary shares her personal journey with yoga and how it has helped her find balance and inner peace in her life.

Mary also discusses the launch of Landmark 2.0 Innovation Hub, a partnership with Endeavour to encourage innovation in the hospitality sector. The hub focuses on sustainability and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout the episode, Mary emphasizes the importance of taking care of yourself and finding ways to prioritize wellness in your life, both as an individual and as a business owner. She shares insights on how she has been able to balance her work and personal life, as well as the benefits of incorporating wellness practices into the workplace.

If you're interested in learning more about the power of self-care and wellness in business, tune in to this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series with Mary Nazzal-Batayneh. Get inspired to prioritize your own well-being and find balance in your life.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Change Officer (TCO) podcast, where we embrace change and talk to the change-makers themselves. In this Step Special episode recorded at Dubai Internet City, our host Ivan Zeljković sat down with Lloyed Lobo, the Co-founder of Boast.AI & Traction. Lloyed is on a mission to help businesses accelerate their innovation by providing quicker access to R&D tax credits.

During the conversation, Lloyed talked about the importance of being happy in your job and how his own experience led him to a breaking point. After working 24/7 for his company, Lloyed found himself in the hospital pledging to commit more time to his family. However, he continued to work just as hard until his daughter confronted him, urging him to find a job with a founder who shared his values and allowed him to spend more time with his family.

Lloyed took his daughter's advice to heart and stepped down from his company, moving from San Francisco to Dubai for a happier and healthier life. In Dubai, Lloyed found a combination of Miami and Las Vegas, a place with fewer investments than Silicon Valley, but where he could still thrive and innovate. Lloyed concludes that hard times bring innovation and encourages us all to find the right balance between work and family.

We hope you enjoy listening to this inspiring conversation and take away valuable insights that will help you embrace change in your own life.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this episode of The Change Officer podcast recorded at the Step Conference in Dubai, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Luka Erić, Co-Founder and CEO of rhetora.ai. Luka shares his experience as a sales rep, where he faced challenges while cold calling potential clients. He then founded rhetora.ai, a startup that uses AI to help salespeople master the art of cold calling and improve their sales pitches.

Luka explains how the sales industry is changing, with more companies working remotely and younger generations lacking the social and communication skills needed for cold calling. He shares how Rhetora offers AI-assisted scripts and assists with tedious tasks such as follow-up emails and database management.

The episode also covers Rhetora's pre-seed fundraising phase and the upcoming launch of their app. Overall, this conversation offers valuable insights into the changing world of sales and the role of AI in helping salespeople succeed.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In the latest episode of TCO (The Change Officer) Step Special Podcast Show, host Ivan Zeljković interviews Atul Hegde, Director of YAAP and Co-Founder of Rainmaker Ventures. Atul explains the growing importance of the Metaverse and how it will be the future of online presence. He also discusses the government's initiatives to encourage Metaverse and blockchain expansion in the region.

Atul highlights the importance of storytelling in building powerful brands and talks about his company YAAP, a multi-specialized digital content marketing and design company that focuses on the life cycle of content from creation to amplification. He also discusses how Rainmaker Ventures is acquiring companies in the region and is looking for investments into their portfolio companies, as Dubai becomes a melting point for the whole eco-system to come together.

Overall, this episode provides insightful information about the future of online presence and the opportunities available in the region for businesses to expand and grow.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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In this Step Special Podcast Show, Ivan Zeljković talks with Helen Al Uzaizi, the Director of Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Youth Start Up, Innovation & Social Impact at GEMS Education. Helen shares her passion for positive social impact and building an entrepreneurial mindset through education, enabling ecosystems, and investment.

They dive into the importance of project-based education and preparing children for jobs that don't even exist yet. Helen discusses the difference between the MENA region and the West in terms of embracing an entrepreneurial mindset and the need for change.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of education and the impact it has on society.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

FOLLOW THE CHANGE OFFICER: www.thechangeofficer.com
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The Change Officer Podcast is coming to you from the Step Conference in Dubai Internet City. In this episode, Ivan Zeljković interviews Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal at DASH Ventures, discussing the inflection point in venture capital and the future of technology in sports.

Aboudi Al-Qattan shares that DASH Ventures is at an inflection point in the venture capital industry due to the influx of international capital and higher quality pipeline. He emphasizes the need for investors to work together to develop a history of successful exits and scale companies to attract more liquidity in the region.

Aboudi also talks about technology in sports, particularly in basketball, and the potential for new technologies to enhance the fan experience and improve athlete performance.

Lastly, Aboudi discusses Web3 and Metaverse as a long-term investment, as the true impact of these technologies will not be seen immediately but will be relevant in the future.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer

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Welcome to The Change Officer (TCO) Special Episode from Step Conference 2023! TCO has set up a booth at the largest tech festival in Dubai, where emerging markets and global startups come together. In this episode, TCO's host Ivan Zeljković speaks with Sana Bagersh, a senior executive with extensive international business experience.

Sana Bagersh is an expert in partnership building, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. She is the founder of Tamakkan, a company that focuses on incubation and acceleration for startups.

In this episode, Sana talks about her new book, "What a Leader Should
Be," which reveals the characteristics that leaders should have today. She
also speaks about Tamakkan and its three pillars of entrepreneurship, innovation,
and leadership.

Sana emphasizes the importance of public policy and governmental decisions that drive change down to startups and SMEs. In addition, Sana discusses her communication frameworks for smart cities, community programming and engagement, and thought leadership platforms and thinktanks.

In conclusion, Sana believes that technology can be a pivot that takes us in an exciting direction of more compassionate living, kinder cities, more equity, and more opportunity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

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In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Conference Special series, host Ivan Zeljković sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the CEO and Founder of Augustus Media. Richard shares the story of how Lovin Dubai, a blog and social media outlet, grew into a Middle Eastern digital media company with a mission to be the 'New Media' company of choice in the region.

Richard talks about his background as a Regional Social Media Director at Mindshare for the MENA region and how he left his high-paying job to pursue his passion for creating community and offering relevant information to local people. He emphasizes the importance of gathering an audience before thinking about making profits in the new media landscape.

The conversation then turns to Augustus Media's expansion into Lovin Saudi and Smashi, a business news network streaming live from the heart of the Arab world. Richard highlights that Smashi is not just about business news but is also broadcasting live local sports events, which has helped them gain even more subscribers.

Throughout the episode, Richard emphasizes the importance of innovation and breaking the mould in marketing communications to generate profitable growth. He also shares his vision for Augustus Media to continue evolving and adapting to the perpetually changing media environment.

If you want to hear about the challenges and successes of building a digital media company in the Middle East, tune in to this episode of The Change Officer Podcast's Step Special series with Richard FitzGerald of Augustus Media.

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Brian Smiga is Co-Founder and Partner at Alpha Partners, a next-generation growth equity firm. After giving an exciting talk at Web Summit 2022, he joins our host Ivan Zeljkovic for a brief interview regarding the nature of the modern market. Many investors and founders are panicking in light of what could be called a bear market or even a crisis.

However, as Brian explains, down cycles like this period, although hard to bear, are actually a healthy function of the economy. Brian explains how, for serious investors, it has now returned to business as normal. He expects there to be more time and energy for due diligence to play a greater role.

Brian also shares other illuminating insights such as:

The rise of the micro-specialized venture capital firm
How professionalism is returning to the main point of priority for many venture capital firms
How venture capital firms drive innovation in technology worldwide

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Find Brian online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smiga/

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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David Meltzer pops by for a brief chat with our host Ivan Zeljkovic in between the hustle and bustle at Web Summit 2022. The first point he discusses is the importance of discoverability as different and unique from merely being discovered.

David details how this newfound discoverability has led to exponential results, allowing his organizations to achieve extraordinary results such as connecting with the Obama Foundation and even being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

With the media industry taking a beating in the stock markets, David ventures to explain what the key difference was. He believes that the key root of it all is a shift in consumer preference from being attracted to brands to being drawn into communities.

David shares much more about branding, marketing, and leadership such as:

How big brands can evolve to the new community-oriented consumer-base
Why micro-influencers transformed marketing
How media companies have adapted to the changing environment

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Find David online: https://dmeltzer.com

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Our very first interview at the Web Summit was with someone whose name is synonymous with change: Monika Mikac, CEO at NAD Capital. NAD Capital is a venture capital firm that chiefly invests in the automotive sector.

Known for being historically non-inclusive, Monika reports that she's seen the auto industry improve in leaps and bounds towards creating a welcoming environment for women and young girls. When Monika was young, she shares, she was one of the very few women in the automotive industry, but today she sees more young women entering into fields such as engineering, design, and other spaces that may have been previously under-represented among women. In many ways, the future of the automotive industry looks bright.

One of the most exciting aspects of mobility in the future is the prospect of electric vehicles. Specifically, Monika shares, how electric vehicles may revolutionize the way we approach transport from the ground up thanks to automation. Monika describes how, in the future, cars will be used more efficiently through ride-sharing and self-driving features.

Monika also discusses:

The sustainability of electric vehicles compared to ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles
How shared self-driving cars will dramatically decrease transport costs
The positive role governments can play in accelerating automotive electrification

This special episode of The Change Officer Podcast is hosted by Ivan Zeljkovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanzeljkovic/

Find Monika online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-mikac-6a2398b/

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Microsoft Reactor 👉 https://bit.ly/3QpfZoA

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It could be argued that most of our opinions about artificial intelligence are shaped by its cinematic depictions. But how does this futuristic technology actually work? And what are the real-world use cases for it that will make a difference in the way we work and live?

To answer these questions, we spoke to Sari Hweitat. Sari is the CEO and Co-Founder of Xina, the world’s first Arabic Interactive Voice Assistant and Chatbot. Xina uses artificial intelligence to automate customer care functions and allow businesses to free up their employees from repetitive tasks.

If YOU want to be a part of the next big thing, this episode is a must-watch as it digs into why the AI space is one you should carefully consider. Sari debunked some commonly held beliefs about AI, broke down some of the previously unsolvable problems that this technology is taking on, and finally dived into the unique challenges of starting a business in this field.

If you want the full experience of the episode, you can join us for the premiere on YouTube. Join the Meetup group for Microsoft Reactor Middle East & Africa to find out how you can watch the episodes when they go live: https://bit.ly/3flLPFZ

🎬 The Future of Technology series is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Award-winning entrepreneur Ahmed Ben Chaibah opens the story of AquaFun with a moment at the beach. While relaxing in the sun, Ahmed overheard a parent complain about how they wished their kids could have fun in a way that let them have peace. The single lightbulb moment led Ahmed to build what would eventually become the biggest inflatable waterpark in the world.

Ahmed shares how success does not come without brave, inspired risk. He shares how he let himself go into debt in order to finance the structuring of the waterpark into its iconic Dubai shape. Years later, the 44,000 square-meter waterpark has expanded into what Ahmed describes as "the biggest bouncy castle in the world".

And still, Ahmed's ideas keep flowing. He shares his vision for the future of AquaFun, and how they can incorporate advertising in inventive new ways. Listen to the episode to learn more about Ahmed's inspiring journey and ambitious vision, such as:

How he overcame 617 rejections before getting his first yes
How he overcame the fear of failure and, in doing so, found success
His unique strategy for turning notorious critics into die-hard fans of AquaFun

This special episode of The Change Officer is hosted by Rachel Meuleman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-meuleman-marketing/

Find Ahmed Ben Chaibah online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-ben-chaibah-6b48668/
Find AquaFun online: https://aquafun.ae

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Microsoft Reactor 👉 https://bit.ly/3QpfZoA

Are you a coder, developer or data scientist building your career or working on the next great idea? Join Microsoft Reactor's vibrant community of developers and startups to access free in-person presentations, workshops and local meetup events where you can connect with industry experts and like-minded individuals who are as passionate about tech as you are.

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The field of big data is booming. The big data analytics market will reach a whopping value of $103 billion by 2027 and more than 91% of organizations are investing in artificial intelligence and big data today. With these trends unlikely to slow down soon, this industry sector is demanding the attention of anyone who wants to be a part of the change ahead.

Today we are joined in conversation by Microsoft's own Hadeel Shubair, a Regional Cloud Advocate and Data Analytics Engineer working as part of the Reactor team. Hadeel was drawn into a career in data analytics by her curiosity about technology. In this episode, she unpacks the significance and relevance of big data, presents case studies on its practical uses, and explains what you should know about pursuing a career in this field. If you are thinking about entering the data analytics industry and want to learn more about it from a passionate industry expert, you definitely don't want to miss this conversation.

If you want the full experience of the episode, you can join us for the premiere on YouTube. Join the Meetup group for Microsoft Reactor Middle East & Africa to find out how you can watch the episodes when they go live: https://bit.ly/3flLPFZ

🎬 The Future of Technology series is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Blockchain. We've all heard the term, but if put on the spot, how many of us can effectively sum up what it is, how it works, and how it is going to change our lives? If we want to remain front-runners in our industry, we need to wrap our heads around this topic.

Luckily, we've got a changemaker in the studio who can unpack all of those questions and give us the answers. Meet Talal Tabbaa, the CEO of CoinMENA, a Sharia-compliant crypto-assets trading platform that is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Talal is an expert in this space and is bullish about how cryptocurrency and blockchain can revolutionise how we work with money.

Join us as Talal gives us a thorough lesson in blockchain 101, while also tackling more complex topics like the concept of digital scarcity, the differences between various blockchains and how companies can leverage this exciting technology. This is an excellent crash course in blockchain technology and an exciting primer for anyone considering entering this field.

If you want the full experience of the episode, you can join us for the premiere on YouTube. Join the Meetup group for Microsoft Reactor Middle East & Africa to find out how you can watch the episodes when they go live: https://bit.ly/3flLPFZ

🎬 The Future of Technology series is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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✨ They say that change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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It's pretty safe to say that when it comes to Metaverse, most of us feel completely lost. It might even seem like something straight out of science fiction, like Ernest Cline's imaginings of the OASIS in Ready Player One.

In this episode, we hope to rid ourselves of our FOMO by demystifying this burgeoning element of Web 3.0. To help us on our quest, we've enlisted the expertise of internationally renowned creative Amrita Sethi. Amrita is the first NFT artist in the Middle East and a "Web 3.0 entrepreneur."

Come along for the ride as Amrita gives us the lowdown on...

What Metaverse is and how it works
What it brings to the table that will ensure its longevity
How brands can get their foot in the door early to secure their place in the next generation of the internet

This is an unmissable conversation for anyone who wants to stay at the forefront of this technological advancement and understand how they can be a part of the future it is creating.

If you want the full experience of the episode, you can join us for the premiere on YouTube. Join the Meetup group for Microsoft Reactor Middle East & Africa to find out how you can watch the episodes when they go live: https://bit.ly/3flLPFZ

🎬 The Future of Technology series is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Brought to you in partnership with Microsoft Reactor, The Future of Technology is an exclusive podcast series from The Change Officer. In this 4-part special edition of our main show, we are delving into the hottest and latest technology that is shaping the future at an increasingly rapid pace.

To uncover these burgeoning opportunities and how we can capitalise on them, we are speaking to four remarkable industry experts to get their insider perspectives on the changes unfolding before us.

Join us as we unpack the topics of big data and analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Metaverse, getting to the bottom of how these technological advancements will affect us, our businesses and the world at large.

If you want the full experience of the show, you can join us for the premiere of each episode on YouTube. Join the Meetup group for Microsoft Reactor Middle East & Africa to find out how you can watch the episodes when they go live: https://bit.ly/3flLPFZ

🎬 The Future of Technology series is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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Much of the current innovation in the fintech space focuses on empowering the unbanked and the underbanked to have access to crucial financial services. One people group that has been continually overlooked is Gen Z (ages 11-25), who only have access to cash or their parents' cards to make payments. Zywa is on a mission to change that.

Zywa is a social banking app and prepaid card created specifically for Gen Z, allowing teenagers to spend, receive and manage money completely cashlessly. They can also earn rewards and interact with their friends on the app, and parents are even able to send money to their kids to cover expenses in a controlled environment.

Zywa was inspired by the lived experiences of its co-founders. Alok Kumar (CEO) and Nuha Hashem (CTO) grew up in the gulf region and identified the pain points of young people who were stuck with borrowing their parents' cards or asking for cash to make payments. They recently raised $3 million in seed funding which they will use to fuel their growth in the UAE and expand into Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

In this conversation on The Change Officer Podcast, Alok and Nuha share:

Zywa's fascinating origin story
Why they decided to leave their established career paths and focus fully on Zywa instead
Their experience and the value they gained from being involved in the YCombinator accelerator programme
How they sourced, pitched to and selected investors for Zywa
How they are building their business and their product
Why they were able to successfully partner with banks
What a growth team is, the value it holds, and how they built theirs
How they are gathering the data to build a product that truly meets the needs of its users

Find Zywa online: https://www.zywa.co

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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NFTs are a controversial topic. But how much of our fear of them arises from the fact that we truly don't understand the technology and how it can be used?

Our guest for this episode, Simon Hudson, has unique insight into the booming NFT and Web 3.0 space. Simon is the Founder and CEO of Cheeze, Inc., a dedicated platform for photography-focused NFT projects. He joined us on The Change Officer before to speak about his entrepreneurial journey. This time, he's come in to demystify these complex and often misunderstood elements of Web 3.0.

In this episode, Simon explains:

The techniques he used to educate himself about NFTs, the Blockchain and Web 3.0
How NFTs and the Blockchain actually work
Why these advancements hold value for everyone, from regular individuals to collectors and creatives
How Cheeze is changing the game for photographers by empowering them to mint their images onto the Blockchain

Listen to Simon's previous episode here: https://www.thechangeofficer.com/the-change-officer/blog-post-title-one-6cwmj-yfbe2

Find Cheeze, Inc. online: https://cheeze.com

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find TOUGHLOVE Advisors online: https://toughloveadvisors.com

🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand. Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/

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While it is easy to talk about our successes, it is far more challenging to openly share our failures and what we learned from these experiences. In this episode of The Change Officer Podcast, media and advertising hall of fame member Kamal Dimachkie steps up to the mic to humbly share his most valuable life lessons and how they moulded him into the leader he is today.

Kamal is currently the Co-Founder, Partner and COO of TOUGHLOVE Advisors, an advisory firm offering an agile and scalable model that partners with people and businesses to unlock their full potential. Before stepping into this role, he was the Chief Operating Officer for Publicis Communications, overseeing Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Publicis Middle East for the UAE, Kuwait, and the Lower Gulf. With more than 36 years of experience and many award-winning campaigns for leading multinational brands under his belt, Kamal has a great deal of wisdom to share with all of us.

Join us for this fascinating and inspiring conversation as we dive into:

What wisdom Kamal would pass on to his younger self
Why Kamal chooses to reframe his "mistakes" as valuable investments in his growth
The proven principles with which Kamal approaches business development, growth and strategy
How Kamal empowers his team members and employees to thrive

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find TOUGHLOVE Advisors online: https://toughloveadvisors.com

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At Step Conference, our guest host Rachel was joined by Narmeen Naser, the Creative Director and Founder of EngulfArt. EngulfArt is one of the largest creative collectives in the MENA Region, comprised of more than 600 artists including filmmakers, writers, content writers, designers, dancers and actors. They offer bespoke community-driven art experiences, connecting clients with creatives to build ideas, events, festivals, trainings, activations, art walls, or their personal art collections.

Narmeen is an alumnus of the Companies Creating Change (C3) accelerator programme for social impact-driven startups. In this conversation, Rachel and Narmeen delved into how the pandemic affected Narmeen's fledgling company, how young startup founders can benefit from events like Step, and Narmeen's learnings from her entrepreneurship journey so far.

Tune in for the full conversation to learn:

What it is like joining an accelerator programme as a startup founder
Advice for startups entering the incubator stage of their journey
The biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make

Host: Rachel Meuleman

Discover EngulfArt online: https://engulf.art

Want to learn more about the C3 accelerator programme? Listen to our interview with C3's Managing Director, Kevin Holliday, here: https://www.thechangeofficer.com/the-change-officer/episode-step-series-kevin-holliday

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Blockchain. Metaverse. Web 3.0. NFTs. These are all buzzwords right now. In this latest episode of The Change Officer Podcast, we're delving into how these advancements will impact the retail industry.

Our guest today is Nick Vinckier, the Head of Corporate Innovation at Chalhoub Group, the largest luxury retailer in the Middle East. With a background as an entrepreneur, Nick spent six years in business consulting. He is also an active and respected keynote speaker, delivering informative talks on corporate and retail innovation, e-commerce and growth marketing.

Nick introduced us to the top 5 mega-trends shaping the retail industry and beyond, including the awakening of society to sustainability, diversity and inclusion and the role customer experience plays in cultivating brand loyalty. He also walked us through the process of launching an NFT collection for one of Chalhoub's brands and his greatest learnings from the process.

Stay tuned to learn:

How the revolution of industry gatekeepers, the data privacy paradox and the decentralisation of the internet will impact the business sphere
What Web 3.0 actually is and how it will change the way the retail sector relates to its customers
NFTs: why they are relevant for brands and an overview of what you need to know about the process of launching your own NFT

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find Nick online: https://nickvinckier.com

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Rachel is back with another inspiring interview from our exclusive series at Step Conference. This time, she's chatting to Denise Schmitz, the founder of We Love Art.

Denise founded her startup, We Love Art, in 2013 when she moved to Dubai and found herself in need of community and creative experiences. We Love Art's mission is to spread happiness by empowering anyone to create art, whether it is through their online or in-person events, painting courses, or curated Art Boxes which allow their clients to craft their own masterpieces at home.

Join us for the conversation to learn:

How We Love Art's teaching methods empower their clients to achieve more than they ever thought possible
How Denise innovated during the height of the pandemic and successfully grew her business
Advice that has helped her on her journey as an entrepreneur
Denise's insights into balancing the creative and business aspects of running a company

Host: Rachel Meuleman

Discover We Love Art online: https://www.weloveart.com/

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We're here with another great episode of The Change Officer special series from Step Conference! Our guest is Ahmed Hazem Dakroury, CEO of Falak Startups, a Cairo-based company with a mission to find and empower talented and ambitious seed-stage tech startup founders. Falak is passionate about helping them thrive in the region's rapidly changing entrepreneurship landscape.

Ahmed spoke about the main idea behind Falak and advised on how founders can build scalable startups with development and evolution always at the core of their businesses. He spoke about the challenges startups face in Egypt and the importance of building a team who will drive the company's goals.

Listen to Ahmed speaking about:

His passion for entrepreneurship
Funding opportunities and challenges
The future of Falak Startups

Host: Rachel Meuleman

Discover Falak Startups online: https://falakstartups.com

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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Stepping up to the mic for this episode is Emirati Equestrian & Mechanical Engineer Amna Banihashem. Amna is an experienced horse rider, renowned show jumper, and an international advocate for women empowerment.

Amna and Vuk chatted about what it takes mentally, emotionally and physically to step outside of our comfort zones and go after the things that we are passionate about. Amna also shared an inside look at the powerful daily routines she has in place that empower her to live a life that she loves.

The episode dives into:

The challenges Amna faced stepping into the field of equestrian sports
A behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating and rigorous sport of show jumping
Amna's refreshing and inspiring outlook on life that has motivated her to take on challenges and chase her dreams

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find Amna online: https://www.instagram.com/amnabanihashem/

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In the latest episode of The Change Officer Podcast, we spoke to Suneel Gokhale, one of the founding partners of VentureSouq, a MENA-based investment firm focused on high growth early-stage technology companies. VentureSouq began as a side hustle when Suneel, his wife and two of their friends started angel investing together on an informal basis and has since evolved into a forward-thinking and strategically focused VC firm. This episode is jam-packed with helpful insights for VCs and founders alike. Suneel and Vuk spoke about Suneel's journey into venture capital, focusing on his takeaways and the lessons he has learnt over the last decade of operating in this space. Suneel shared how VentureSouq evaluates founders pitching for investment, the commonalities he sees in companies that don't make it, and the importance of structuring cap tables wisely. Tune in to learn more about: - Why lawyers are vital in the early stages of a startup's lifecycle - VentureSouq's framework for spotting the next opportunity in early-stage startups and getting ready to jump onboard- Where founders and startups usually go wrong with spending the investment they receiveHost: Vuk Zlatarov Discover VentureSouq online: https://www.venturesouq.com🎬 This episode is produced by Poddster, an end-to-end video podcast production company that helps businesses conceptualize, produce, manage, and grow podcasts for their brand.Click this link to book a free consultation with Poddster's team or rent a studio: poddster.com/book-free-consultation/📹 Check out Poddster studio based in Dubai Media City: poddster.com/podcast-studio-dubai/✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨FOLLOW THE CHANGE OFFICER: www.thechangeofficer.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/thechangeofficerLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/the-chan…-officer-podcastTwitter - twitter.com/changeofficer_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thechangeofficer

In the latest episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, we are joined by full-stack marketer, educator, influencer and Masterbox founder Istok Pavlovic.

Istok is at the forefront of the latest developments in digital marketing and online learning. In 2018, he founded Masterbox, an on-demand online learning platform that is now the largest digital marketing education platform in South-East Europe. He stepped up to the mic to tell our host Ivan Zeljkovic about how to make videos that create attention and unpack the mega-trend of decentralised online micro-learning.

Istok shared his insights into: - Why creativity and video production are going to be the future of digital marketing rather than analytics or targetting - How platforms like TikTok are redefining what the terms "professional" and "good" mean when it comes to videos, images and campaigns - Why now is the perfect time for educational institutions, individuals and companies to create online courses

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic

Find Master Box online: https://masterbox.rs/upis2021/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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Stepping up to the mic for Vuk's second-to-last episode from our Step 2022 series of The Change Officer Podcast is Mirna Sleiman, founder and CEO of Fintech Galaxy. Fintech Galaxy is an open finance platform that fuels innovation and seamless integration in financial services, drives ecosystem collaboration and facilitates API integration between financial institutions like banks and fintech companies.

Mirna has more than 15 years of experience in innovation programmes, investor relations and journalism. She is passionate about advising governments and financial institutions on digital transformation programmes. She and Vuk spoke about banking as a service and the need for financial institutions to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape in the era of fintech.

Join the conversation to find out: - All about the benefits of open finance and what needs to take place for this to realise - The need for collaboration between financial institutions and fintechs and how Fintech Galaxy makes this happen - The questions executives at traditional need to be asking to keep up with the coming changes in the sector

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Discover Fintech Galaxy online: https://www.fintech-galaxy.com

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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GrubTech co-founder and CEO Mohamed Al Fayed has walked a fascinating journey. He describes himself as a "late bloomer" who took a while to figure out his passions and what makes him tick. He started restoring cars and selling ambulances before finding a niche in merchandise planning at Macy's and the Al Tayer Group.

These roles cultivated a skill for pattern recognition that helped him spot the opportunity for digital transformation within Al Tayer. He spearheaded the Omnichannel Division, crafting a digital presence for many of their luxury brands and orchestrating the region's first 2-hour delivery last mile for Ounass. In the summer of 2019, his adeptness for recognising patterns led him to start GrubTech, a plug and play end-to-end operating system for restaurants and cloud kitchens. GrubTech is currently in 16 countries and shows no signs of slowing down.

Mohamed joins us on The Change Officer Podcast to share his key learnings from his story as a proven intrapreneur and successful entrepreneur. He spoke about how failing fast and keeping on running has served him well in his career, fostering intrapreneurship within corporates and where great new opportunities are likely to arrive in the tech sector.

Tune in for the conversation to learn about: - How reframing failure as a learning process can open us up to remarkable growth - Why intrapreneurship is essential for the survival of any company -The crucial skillsets needed to support every stage of a tech startup's life cycle

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find GrubTech online: http://www.grubtech.com

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This episode of The Change Officer Podcast from Step Conference is a special one. We hosted Maha Alkhalawi, Assistant Director for Innovative Culture & Ecosystems at EY. EY is a London-based company focused on building a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society while building trust in the capital markets.

We discussed our fast-paced global environment and our role in the future, whatever it may be. Maha and Vuk unpacked the current revolution of the modern workplace and the concept of a 4-day workweek.

Join the conversation to learn about: - The role of art and visual storytelling in changing behaviour for long-term impact - Distrust towards information from mainstream media and if there is a way to disrupt this space - The importance of intentionality in how we approach all areas of our lives

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Discover EY online: https://www.ey.com/en_uk

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer ✨

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Sanad Yaghi's startup Dukkantek began with a single question: "How can you deliver groceries from mom-and-pop shops that can't afford to list their products on an aggregator?" Sounds simple, right? Think again.

Coming up with the answer proved to be a complex task. Sanad and his co-founders quickly realised they had to solve these small merchants' broader problems of inventory management, POS and lack of a digital presence. They spent 6-months going store-to-store and talking to the vendors before coming up with their solution. The result? A revolutionary store management platform that "spread like hot cakes" and is changing the lives of small business owners across Kuwait, the UAE and Oman.

24-year-old Sanad stepped up to the mic on The Change Officer Podcast to share Dukkantek's fascinating story with our host Vuk. They spoke about the nitty-gritty of what goes into creating a successful social impact startup. Jam-packed with practical nuggets of advice, this is an unmissable episode for young startup founders who want to make a difference in their communities.

Join us for this engrossing conversation to learn: - How Dukkantek achieved success by identifying their customers' most urgent needs - How prioritising your clients and your business can expedite negotiations in the fundraising stage - The benefits of working with external venture capitalists

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Find Dukkantek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dukkantek

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Elie Skaf, co-founder and CEO of Right Farm, a start-up disrupting the food value chain in the MENAPT region, dropped by our hub at Step Conference. We had a great conversation about implementing data and technology solutions into the agriculture space.

He highlighted two challenges that the Right Farm tries to solve: food services and access to local produce.

Listen to Elie speak about: - Right Farm's powerful origin story - The problems that AgTech can solve - The need to address the UAE's food waste management issue

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Check out Right Farm: https://www.rightfarm.com

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People don't want to see a shiny, glamorised, Hollywood-style version of reality online anymore - they want relatable and aspirational content that depicts a life they feel they can attain. At least, this is what Lazar Žepinić believes, and considering he's an experienced TikTok industry insider and self-described "PPC nerd" with years of experience to back him, you should probably pay attention.

Lazar is the founder and owner of Sellers Alley, a forward-thinking advertising company. They became the first TikTok marketing partner in Europe, and they have a proven track record of creating ads that deliver powerful results for their collection of high-profile clients.

In this episode of The Change Officer: Media & Comms, Lazar sat down with our host Ivan Zeljkovic for a frank chat about all things advertising in this rapidly evolving digital climate. This is an unmissable episode if you're a business, content creator or social media manager that wants to produce ads and content for your brand that makes an impact.

Lazar and Ivan deep-dived into: - The mistakes Facebook made in recent years and why they could ultimately cause its downfall - How TikTok's algorithm works and why it is so potent - The need for brands to move away from big-budget productions and focus on creating ads that are platform-native, relatable and tell a story - How freely sharing knowledge and information can help everyone succeed

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic

Find Sellers Alley online: https://sellersalley.com

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The days of "spray and pray" investing are done, at least according to Kareem Anabtwai, the Chief Investment Officer for Annex Investments. Kareem believes the future of the VC space lies in collaboration, conscious, considered alignments between startups and investors, and, above all else, everyone involved doing their homework.

Kareem started his career in investment banking fresh out of college. When his employer closed down around the time the pandemic hit the globe, Kareem decided to focus on his true passion: finding promising startups in the tech space with a strong focus on social impact and giving them the capital, the connections and resources they need to thrive. He soon found himself at Annex Investments, being mentored by its founder and CEO Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais. Today, he has already closed two significant deals, and with his keen eye for spotting future changemakers and more deals in the pipeline, Kareem is destined to make waves in this industry sector.

Kareem joined our host Vuk Zlatarov in our studio to discuss how venture capitalists can benefit MENA's ecosystem by strategically investing in startups to which they can add value. They also spoke about the importance of not getting starstruck by the "hottest" deals, and how investors can recognise a good deal when it is presented to them.

Tune in to the full episode to find out: - Why it is crucial for startups and investors alike to do their research when considering a deal - How building a healthy ecosystem of co-investors can benefit the VC space in MENA - Where we can expect the big boom in MENA's tech sector - How the Metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs are going to change the world as we know it

Check out Annex Investments: https://annexinvestments.com

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From our Step Conference Series, we’re bringing you another thrilling episode of The Change Officer with guest Kevin Holliday. Kevin is the Managing Director of Companies Creating Change (C3), a Dubai-based social enterprise that supports impact-driven entrepreneurs in the MENA region through their forward-thinking, engagement-based accelerator programmes.

In this rapid-fire episode, Kevin explains how C3’s fresh approach to empowering social impact-driven startups differs from other initiatives and the importance of collaboration between corporates, entrepreneurs and the public sector in this evolving digital climate.

Tune in for the full episode to hear: - Kevin unpack the social stigma around social impact-driven enterprises and how this image is changing, particularly in the MENA region - The 5 key pillars of supporting an impact-driven startup that they teach the programme participants at C3 - How important flexibility and autonomy is becoming in the modern workspace

Find out more about C3 and what they do: https://www.wegrowwithc3.com Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/the-chan…-officer-podcast Twitter - twitter.com/changeofficer_

Stepping up to the mic for another episode of The Change Officer Step Conference Series is Chaymae Samir, the founder of revolutionary UK skincare brand, madebySunday.

Upon moving to the UK about three years ago, Chaymae spotted a gap in the cosmetics market with consumers like herself being too busy to sift through the plethora of overwhelming and overpriced options offered by conventional skincare brands. It was from this opening that madebySUNDAY was born, first in the United Kingdom, and now coming soon to Dubai.

Chaymae joined us for a frank conversation about the current state of the cosmetics industry and the opportunities she unearthed and exploited to turn madebySUNDAY into a global success.

Dig into the full episode to learn about: - How madebySUNDAY offers more value for less to their customers by controlling the production process of their skincare range - How subverting the usual marketing conventions of skincare products enabled madebySUNDAY to powerfully connect with their customers - Why Chaymae as a woman in business chose to “bootstrap” madebySUNDAY and the benefits of starting a business without outside funding.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out madebySUNDAY: https://madebysunday.com/ Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a fundamental change in the way we live, work and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technological advances.

These advances are merging the physical, digital, and biological worlds in ways that create both huge opportunities and a big disruption.

To better understand what is ahead of us, Ivan Zeljkovic invited Bret Waters, entrepreneur, CEO, investor, and Silicon Valley native.

Inspired by The Fourth Industrial Revolution he has started the 4thly, Zoom-based accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs and innovators create success all over the globe.

Check out the full episode to get an insight into: - The evolution of the VC and Startup space - Opportunities and disruptions that The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Web3 are bringing to the table - New business model that his accelerator 4thly is using to empower entrepreneurs and innovators.

Enjoy and let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic

Check out 4thly: https://4thly.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

What is the single most important component in the success of a startup? Experienced venture capitalist Khaled Talhouni believes it is the founders, and that those who are less risk-averse have a better likelihood of getting their startup off the ground successfully.

Khaled is the Managing Partner of Nuwa Capital, a self-described radical investment platform that seeks to reshape the relationship between the founders of promising startups and those who are investing in them.

Nuwa is focused on creating true partnerships with the founders in their network, providing not only capital to their startups, but supporting them with mentorship from a community of seasoned entrepreneurs and offering hands-on assistance from subject matter experts.

Keen to dig into Khaled's thoughts on how we can change the way venture capital operates, we invited him to join our host Vuk Zlatarov in the studio for a conversation.

In this full episode of The Change Officer Podcast, Khaled shares his unique insider perspective on not only what founders need to know about launching their startup in the current financial climate, but also how investors can change their approach and involvement to give these companies the best chance of success.

Tune in to the full episode to find out: - What are the most crucial things venture capitalists should know when investing in a startup? - What value can investing platforms offer in the startup space beyond capital and profit? - What makes a founder that venture capitalists want to invest in?

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out Nuwa Capital: https://nuwacapital.io/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

The new episode of the Change Officer special series from Step Conference is here.

In this episode we had the honor to meet Mamoun Hmedan, CCO & Managing Director - MENA & India at Wego.com. Wego is a company that provides award-winning travel search websites and top-ranked mobile apps for travelers living in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions.

Mamoun spoke about challenges that the travel industry faced when COVID-19 hit and how Wego pivoted to generate revenue during these times.

Find out more about: - Why Wego acquired online travel agency Cleartrip - The future of Wego - How to fight against global players in a competitive market.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

We had the pleasure of hosting Katarina Uherova Hasbani, AESG’s Partner and Global Director of Strategy and Advisory.

Katarina spoke about how sustainability space has changed in the last couple of years, and the changes that need to happen so we can protect our planet.

She highlighted the importance of defining new values for the future and shifting towards clean energy.

Listen to how Katarina explains: - The mission of her own company Enrupt - The path of carbon-neutral future - Importance of education.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

Another amazing episode of our Special Series from Step Conference is live! Our guest is Youssef Salem, 29 years old CFO of Swvl, soon to become one of the youngest CFOs of a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq.

In this episode, Youssef unraveled the opportunities that Swvl discovered in the mass transit space that brought them so much success.

He clarified what problems are emerging in the region and what can we do to solve them with the help of technology.

Youssef offered his special insights about: - The future of Swvl - Public transport that is powered by consumer technology - Why patience is pivotal for the autonomous vehicle future.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

In this episode of The Change Officer - Step 2022 series, we meet Issa Aghabi, Managing Partner at Access Bridge Ventures.

With 16+ years of experience in business, Issa spoke about his passion for venture capital, and opportunities for learning when considering a business from the VC perspective.

He highlighted the massive possibilities for disruption in health-tech, fin-tech, and HR - and what are the challenges that are preventing full digital transformation in these spaces.

In this episode, Issa has focused also on: - Early-stage investment model - Shaping a business growth strategy - Opportunities for VCs in the region.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out Access Bridge Ventures: https://access-bridge.com/ Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

A new episode of the special series, The Change Officer - Step 2022 Conference is here and our guest is Hans Henrik Christensen, Senior Director of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority.

Hans explained how the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority has helped over 1000 startups to make the next step forward. With trillions of dollars of potential worth, sustainable business is the future, Henrik explains.

Tune in to find out more about: - Quantum computing and how it will transform cybersecurity - Enabling innovation

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

A brand new episode of The Change Officer Special Series from Step Conference is here!

Our guest is Jeremy Crane, CEO of Yellow Door Energy, the leading distributed solar developer in MEA, with over 120 megawatts of solar assets in the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

Jeremy shared his perspective about the future of energy consumption and opportunities that can derive from investing in solar energy in the MENA region.

Tune in to learn about: -Battery-powered future -The full takeover of electric cars -Building the world for our children.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out Yellow Door Energy: https://www.yellowdoorenergy.com/ Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

Our guest in this episode of The Change Officer is a guy followed by 1.5 million people, raring to reach the top of the tech and media world as the UAE’s young entrepreneur.

Nadir bin Nasir spoke about his first steps in business and what it was like building a big brand. Listen more about: - The future of Social media - Metaverse as the new content platform - Marketing strategy of building a brand

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Step 2022 Conference: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

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✨ They say the change is the only constant. If this is true, we want to know what is the change ahead. To get the answers, our hosts Ivan Zeljkovic and Vuk Zlatarov are talking to the change-makers themselves. We invite you to join us on the journey of getting the answer. ✨ Follow The Change Officer: https://www.thechangeofficer.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangeofficer LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-change-officer-podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/changeofficer_

In the 3rd episode of The Change Officer Step 2022 special series, we focus on NFTs and Metaverse.

Bei Wang is the Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Straight Fire, the first NFT Social dApp, and she joined us to speak about the decentralized Metaverse.

Tune in and find out more about: - Next-generation internet - The value of NFTs - How Straight Fire helps creators to develop original NFT collections and turn these into valuable IPs.

Enjoy!

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The second episode of our Step 2022 series is here!

Our guest is Ramez Mohamed El-Serafy, CEO of Flat6Labs, MENA region's leading seed and early stage venture capital firm.

Ramez explained how it all began for Flat6Labs, from the small lab/flat number 6 in Cairo 10 years ago.

Tune in to learn about:

How passionate should a founder be about their startup
Red flags to look out for when choosing the startup to invest in
Investment opportunities: What is the next big thing?

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out Flat6Labs: https://www.flat6labs.com/

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The Change Officer is at Step 2022 Conference!

We are joining the thousands of experts, leaders, and visionaries in conversations on technology & innovation in Dubai Internet City on February 23-24.

Our first guest is Srinu Chowhan, VP Marketing and Growth at BitOasis, the MENA region’s largest cryptocurrency exchange for BitCoin and 30+ cryptocurrencies.

Tune in for a discussion about: - Different Crypto models - NFTs opportunities - The future of fintech.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out BitOasis: https://bitoasis.net/en/home

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In this episode Ivan Zeljkovic interviews Alex Mashinsky, CEO and Founder of Celsius Network, while at the Web Summit in Lisbon!

Alex discussed Celsius' mission to provide fair and transparent services that are often abandoned by big banks - fair interest, low rates for loans, zero fees, and lightning quick transactions.

Did you know that Celsius has paid more than $1 billion in digital assets to its community of 1.2 million users? That marks the most yield paid out to users by any crypto platform!

Tune in to learn about: 00:39 Why was Celsius founded 02:25 Alex Mashinsky's upcoming book Unbank Yourself 03:08 Community of 1.2 million customers 06:16 Why change is hard for 90% of people 08:14 Alex's entrepreneurship journey so far 09:24 Inspiration vs Perspiration 12:36 Pursuing financial freedom 13:55 Community first

Stay tuned for Alex's book coming out soon: The Mashinsky Method: Unbank Yourself and Earn Financial Freedom!

Check out Celsius: https://celsius.network/

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Saving the planet from climate disasters is humanity’s biggest challenge. It may also represent the best investment opportunity of our lifetimes.

To find out what businesses must do to help prevent climate disaster, we invited to our studio the CEO of Neutral Fuels Holdings Ltd, a UAE-based company that converts waste vegetable oils into biofuel, a sustainable and commercially viable replacement for petroleum diesel.

Karl Feilder is a serial tech entrepreneur and business sustainability advocate, who sold his first company to Bill Gates in 1995.

Karl's direct actions to mitigate climate change have resulted in over 15million tonnes of CO2e savings from his businesses working with global corporations, such as DHL, Del Monte, and McDonald’s.

Get ready to find out what you can do as an entrepreneur to help save the planet.

We are witnessing the most disruptive, rapidly changing, fast-paced times of humanity and the fear of mission out is real!

What can an entrepreneur do to find his place in this enormous field? And, more importantly, what IS the next big thing?

Our guest in this episode is a serial entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh, CEO of Barq and Rizek. You might remember him from the GITEX episode we recorded last year: https://youtu.be/Yfq9cOhlp4Q

Get ready to hear some brutal truths many entrepreneurs don't want to admit, but also great advice for founders and leaders who are focused, above all else, on achieving their goals.

Stay with us in the next 40 minutes as we try to find out: - What are the big opportunities on the horizon - What industries we should keep an eye on - How is incompetence often disguised as startup culture - What makes a great founder and leader.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

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At the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, our host Ivan Zeljkovic had a chat with Krisztián Kölkedi, an Experienced Executive Leader in the innovation industry from Hungary, serving as the Deputy-CEO at Express Innovation Agency.

Express Innovation Agency is working with young people and supporting them in the start-up ecosystem.

Tune in for a discussion about: - What do start-ups from Hungary need to do in order to succeed in a global market - Common industries in Hungary when it comes to innovations - How University education programs can change the students' business mindset.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

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Most of the time, we focus our energies on where we’re going and rarely, if ever, pause to consider where we’ve been. Well not in this episode, because we're celebrating a milestone: Our 100th episode!

Two years ago Ivan Zeljkovic convinced Vuk Zlatarov to sit with him and record a spontaneous podcast episode in their office in Dubai.

Fast forward to the present day and 100 published (even more recorded) episodes later, The Change podcast became The Change Officer, and the office turned into a professional podcast studio for us and many other podcast hosts.

Tune in to this short episode as Ivan and Vuk take a look back on this journey.

Thank you everyone for listening and watching!

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Welcome to a brand new, 3rd season of the Change Officer Podcast!

As the world is at a pivotal moment to act on environmental sustainability, we ask: How can countries in the Middle East take the lead on sustainability?

Is it possible to build an environmentally sustainable business model without sacrificing growth and profit?

To uncover the green future of the MENA region, listen to this episode with Dr. Shihab Elborai - Partner at Strategy&, a leading international management consulting firm that delivers end-to-end strategic sustainable solutions to clients in the energy sector.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out how Strategy& helps clients in the Middle East unlock opportunities for growth and innovation in the transition towards a sustainable future: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/m1/en/thought-leadership-strategy/sustainability-and-environment.html

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In the last episode of our @GITEX Global 2021 series, we are sharing a conversation with the man behind the first big initiative that supports innovation and entrepreneurship all over the MENA region!

Tune in to a conversation with Mohamed Aboud who has many important roles: Regional Activities Chair at MENA IEEE, Co-Founder of Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Company, MENA Robotics, and many other organizations that support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Middle East.

Government-Industry-Academia Hub Initiative aims at bridging the gap among the 3 ecosystems to enhance economic and social development in MENA countries by improving the quality of education along with fostering innovation in the academic sectors.

Find out more about the GIA Hub here: https://www.northstardubai.com/gia-hub-stand

Follow Mohamed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-aboud-184bb034/

Host: Rachel Meuleman Guest: Mohamed Aboud

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The man who is known for digitalizing the Middle East made a guest appearance on The Change Officer podcast at GITEX 2021!

Digital transformation has been happening across the world for years now, but the pandemic has drastically accelerated progress.

Bashar Kilani, the Managing Director at Accenture, shared with us his view on digital transformation, particularly in the MENA region.

Join the conversation between our dear friend Rachel Meuleman who took over the host's chair and her guest Bashar about: - GITEX and Expo events as insights into the future - The value proposition of accelerated digital transformation in the UAE - New blueprint for the way we do business.

Enjoy!

Follow Bashar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basharkilani/

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Bashar Kilani

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The future of our planet is in danger. Some scientists are calling for “waking up” or the damage could be irreversible.

According to Paul Marsh, we can do more and we must do more.

Paul Marsh is the CSO of The Futurist Company, which is changing the way we address energy solution problems.

With 30 years of experience in PLC and SME behind him, Paul is on a mission called Blue Eden, a 2,000,000,000 USD project that is one big step towards the solution of reversing climate change.

The goal of the Blue Eden project is to find sustainable, environment-friendly, and long-term ways to get energy.

Tune in to find out more about: - Why do we need more green energy solutions? - How can we use nature’s forces as a source of energy without negative consequences? - What can we do more to improve our lives on this planet?

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

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With new technology and homes turning into workplaces, the dangers of cybercrime became even more serious.

Maroun El Hashem is a Regional Senior Sales Manager at Barracuda, a company that delivers innovative security products that are easy to buy, deploy and use.

Our host Vuk Zlatarov had a chat with Maroun at this year's Gitex- tune in to hear:

What are the common types of cyber attacks
How to protect your company from hackers - Free tools to get insight about your company’s current security level.

Check out Barracuda: https://www.barracuda.com/

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Maroun El Hashem

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Companies which develop stellar sustainability practices now will be more resilient in the future. But how to actually start your business sustainability journey?

Nicholas Phillips is a partner in Reflora, a company with a mission for carbon neutrality.

Reflora works with organizations, businesses, and individuals to calculate their CO2 footprint and assist them on the path to carbon neutrality.

Ivan Zeljkovic had a chat with Nicholas at this year's Web Summit in Lisbon - tune in to hear: - What is the purpose of companies today - How can a business create a sustainable and ESG narrative - What are carbon credits and how do they compensate for someone's carbon footprint.

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Nicholas Phillips

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How can founders discover the golden middle between underpromising and overpromising in the early stage of startup?

For more than 10 years, Ankit Sarwahi had a unique opportunity to spend a lot of time seeing startups from the early stage to maturity.

The core of his investing mindset is a strong bond with Founders, built over principles of 2-way feedback, transparency, partnership and camaraderie.

As a Growth investor for Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), Ankit has tons of valuable insights to share about the change Founders go through over the years as their companies grow.

Tune in to learn: - What mistakes founders make when seeking for talent in the early stage of their business and what should they to instead - How founders become increasingly selective when choosing an investor - The founders' tendency to overpromise and how investors look at it.

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Do you want to build a healthy lifestyle and minimize your environmental impact?

Meet Gregory Lu, founder of Natufia, a start-up that believes we should produce food where we consume it.

Our host Vuk Zlatarov talked with Gregory Lu about: • How food production and distribution led to the creation of the Natufia • Unique indoor farming technology for the organic plant in hotels, restaurants, etc. • How to create a solution that works for everybody on our planet

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Alessandra Knight believes the traditional ways to manage calendars are flawed - they don't take our mindset, energy levels, and priorities into account.

She is the Co-Founder of Katch, an app that helps you unscript your day, make more time off-grid, and take meetings in-the-moment.

Our host Vuk Zlatarov had a chat with Alessandra at this year's Web Summit in Lisbon - tune in to hear: - How Katch uses technology to give us back uninterrupted focus - How investors can add value to startups by putting their time and effort in - The main difference between working for a startup and running your own.

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In 1996 Bill Gates said “Content is king” and now, 25 years later, that’s even more true.

Jim Louderback is the guy who has also figured that out in the 90s and after a couple of very successful projects, today he is the CEO of VidCon, the world’s largest events organization company for fans, creators, executives, and brands who are passionate about online video and building diverse communities.

Our host Ivan Zeljkovic filmed an episode with Jim at Web Summit in Lisbon this year. Jim shared with us his overview on today’s world of video content.

Tune in to hear Jim talk about: - Beginning of his journey in the world of media - Birth and growth of VidCon - How can we empower creators to reach a wider audience and monetize their content.

Enjoy and follow The Change Officer podcast to meet prominent leaders, creators, and founders who are changing the world! www.thechangeofficer.com

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Jim Louderback

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Check out VidCon 2021 international events: https://www.vidcon.com/

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The venture builder model is here to stay. What is needed to build a successful venture studio? How to combine the best of corporate, startup, and consulting worlds to de-risk the process of creating new business models?

Carsten Kølbek is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rainmaking, venture building company that has helped build and scale over 900 technology companies since 2007.

Carsten and his team are building impactful businesses and also helping other founders grow as part of Startupbootcamp, one of the world’s most successful accelerators.

In this episode, Carsten is sharing his entrepreneurial experience, tools, and mindset to help us understand how to build a successful venture building studio.

Tune in as we explore: - How to unleash the power of entrepreneurship to solve big problems - What Rainmaking does differently in venture building space that brought them success - Why big studios' consulting approach to venture building is wrong.

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Buy Now, Pay Later model is making a revolution wherever it appears. In the US, it was 10 years ago when BNPL stormed the markets. In the Middle East, BNPL has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years and has seriously disrupted the market.

To better understand BNPL model and to get an insight into today’s financial world of MENA, we invited to our studio Ibtissam Ouassif, Co-Founder & CPO at Cashew Payments, Fintech Company specialized in POS financing.

Cashew’s vision is to empower a generational movement away from traditional credit products and become the most loved way to pay.

Stay with us as we uncover: - What change BNPL has brought to the financial services industry, and Middle East in specific - What the future holds for banks - partnering with BNPL players or introducing new services? - How Ibtissam’s entrepreneurial journey started when she was 17 years old.

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"If there’s ever a scandal about me, please call it Elongate" - Elon Musk. Remember this viral tweet from March 2021?

ELONGATE Global Ltd. was coined by this tweet just 6 months ago with no expectations that somebody will take them seriously, but it actually exploded.

Today, ELONGATE is harnessing the enthusiasm of the crypto space and brings it back to the altruistic core.

Their Chief Risk Officer, Austin Charles Worrell, talked with our host Vuk Zlatarov at this year's GITEX in Dubai about: -How they started the world's first charity cryptocurrency token -How exactly Elongate incorporates a charity aspect in every buy or sell -The problems of charitable models and possible solutions.

Make sure to stick till the end to hear about the social impact platform they're launching!

Check out ELONGATE: https://www.elongate.cc/

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We’ve all heard the saying: A good magician never reveals their secrets. But for SeanDoesMagic, teaching others how to do tricks is half the fun.

Sean Sotaridona, known as Sean Does Magic, is a TikTok star best known for his magic videos on YouTube and TikTok.

Sean started practicing magic at just six years old and quickly started his own YouTube account to share his tips and tricks. Since joining TikTok and Instagram, Sean has grown his social media accounts to over 20 millions of followers.

Tune in to hear Sean talk about: -The business side of content industry -How giving value to others made his following grow from 40k to 20 million -His advice to younger content creators who are just starting.

Enjoy and follow The Change Officer podcast to meet great leaders, creators, and founders who are making a change in the world.

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Sean Sotaridona

Check out Sean's TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@seandoesmagic?lang=en and his website: https://seandoesmagic.co/

How to navigate startup growth? What are the traps other founders and entrepreneurs should avoid? Talal Bayaa, Co-Founder and CEO of Bayzat, answers these questions from his own experience.

Talal founded Bayzat, one of the few startups from the early 2013 cohort of UAE startup scene. It's first one-stop-shop to offer a real-time comparison of health insurance rates in UAE, has 60,000+ users and has raised 35,000,000$ so far!

In this episode you will learn about - Startup growth pains: what are they and how to navigate through them - What has changed in the rapidly evolving UAE startup ecosystem since 2013 - The importance of aligning your story with your growth.

We truly enjoyed this conversation and how Talal managed to pass his know-how. Hope you will find it as insightful as we did!

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Talal's company: https://www.bayzat.com/

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The difference between invention and innovation can be difficult to decipher. Turns out, it's crucial to know the difference if you want to build a successful startup from scratch.

In these short episodes recorded on the spot during @GITEX Global , we're introducing you to companies, leaders, and ideas that are shaping the future of this region.

As our first guest, we hosted Abdallah Abu-Sheikh - Co-Founder of Rizek, listed on Forbes Middle East's 50 most-funded startups!

Our host Vuk Zlatarov talked with Abdallah about: - The hyper-growth of the MENA region - Two kinds of people in the world of business: 0 to 1, and 1 to 100 - Why over-inventing is the biggest reason for startup failure.

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For our 1st episode of the Web Summit 2021 series, we welcomed none other than David Meltzer - a 3-time international best-selling author, Top 100 Business Coach, former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, and the executive producer of Entrepreneur 's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch.

His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing - value, and he surely provided a lot of valuable insights in just 15 minutes with us!

Tune in to hear from David about: - His deal with Gary Vee and one key advice for content creation - How to write a book in 6 months - How to connect with your passion.

Enjoy this great conversation between David Meltzer and Ivan Zeljkovic!

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Learn how to start your own podcast: https://poddster.com/how-to-start-a-podcast/ Usually, 95 out of 100 startups are doomed to fail. But, what differentiates successful and unsuccessful business models? What are the mistakes that founders do over and over that could be avoided?

To help us figure out answers to these questions, we invited Abe Seksek, Managing Director at Dubai Smart City Accelerator, COO of Rainmaking, and a fellow podcaster on The Abez Show!

Abe is currently on the board of 25 different enterprises and in the past, he has built cool companies like Crystel and ZenHR. We are thrilled to have him in our studio, so get pen and paper, because today he is going to share his vast experience and highlight the most important things you need to know before starting your own company.

Tune in to learn more about: - 3 key steps for starting a new venture - The smartest way to validate your startup idea - How to choose the right co-founder for your business.

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Check out Abe's podcast: https://www.abezshow.com/

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Abe Seksek

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Millennials are emerging as the force that is creating a big disruption in the professional world. It’s no wonder that more and more products are targeting this demographic that is often described as apathetic, disinterested, tuned out, and selfish.

Feras Jalbout is the CEO and founder of “Baraka” commission-free investment app for millennials across MENA which empowers next-gen investors through a community-driven approach to investing.

Tune in to learn more about: - How to start a business from an idea in just 3 months - How to achieve a big network of investors - What is the difference between the creator and investing in other’s creations

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Feras Jalbout

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:39 - Intro 00:53 - How did Feras decided to switch gears and start on his own 05:08 - Difference between creator and investing in other’s creations? 10:06 - How baraka works 12:53 - Where lies the real opportunity in the MENA market 15:22 - Is it difficult to build a commission-free model 16:53 - How to go from idea to realization of that idea 20:03 - Playbook for raising funds 27:41 - Employment plan 28:08 - Problems that baraka is facing now 32:15 - Future of baraka 32:47 - Feras's life journey 36:16 - How did higher education impact Feras's life 38:36 - What had the biggest impact on Feras 40:03 - Advice that influenced Feras the most 42:47 - Failure that set Feras for a later success 46:30 - Feras's personal and business principles 48:54 - What would Feras change in the Middle East if he could 50:01 - This or that questions 52:37 - Outro

The recent pandemic has changed everything. Especially in the health industry. More and more people are looking for solutions that will help humankind to stay healthy and to protect themselves from numerous threats.

That’s why we invited to our studio Khaldoon Bushnaq. He is the Co-Founder of Alma Health, a company with a vision to simplify the lives of people with chronic conditions. Alma Health offers virtual consultations with licensed doctors and easy prescriptions-refill delivery to their doorstep.

What challenges are we facing in COVID and post-COVID era, and what can we do to build a healthier planet? Find out in this interesting conversation with fantastic Khaldoon Bushnaq.

Tune in to learn more about: - What is the future of healthcare in the post-COVID era - How to find the right Co-Founder for your business - How joining a startup hub like @HUb 71 can accelerate your success

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Khaldoon Bushnaq

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:32 - Intro 01:01 - Life changing event for Khaldoon 04:34 - Key takeaways from Careem experience 05:48 - Creation of Alma Health 09:07 - New times present new opportunities 10:30 - Lessons from Careem that Khaldoon applies to his business 12:03 - How to build the right team 15:08 - How to map steps for the idea to execution 17:57 - What was Khaldoon's plan for raising funds 18:50 - How Khaldoon decided to get into chronic patients niche 20:07 - In Khaldoon's opinion what procedures could patients get online 23:29 - How to manage patients digitally 24:53 - How did Khaldoon raise his first funds 27:03 - HUB 71 ecosystem 29:15 - Two practical pieces of advice for anyone who wants to start their own business 34:35 - The future of Alma Health in Khaldoon's eyes 35:35 - The most difficult part of Khaldoon's life 38:51 - How important was higher education for Khaldoon 41:47 - Who influenced Khaldoon's life the most 42:55 - Advice that Khaldoon received that inspired him 44:43 - What is the structure of a team in Alma Health 45:24 - Why Khaldoon thinks that being humble is important 46:24 - Khaldoon's life principles 49:25 - Khaldoon's favorite failure 52:46 - If there was 1 thing that Khaldoon could change in the Middle East, what would that be 53:56 - Quick quiz 55:34 - Outro

Warnings about global warming, melting of the ice caps, and environmental catastrophes have been around since the ’70s, but only a few paid attention to these admonitions.

Even today there are strong voices of denial. Are we rushing to the apocalypse and big change has to happen to save our future or this is just another hoax?

In this episode, we hosted AlAnoud Al Hashmi to share her experience on this intense topic. She is the founder and CEO of The Futurist Company, Dubai based collective, dedicated to finding solutions for environmental issues and securing the future of our planet.

Tune in to learn more about: - Why we might not be able to reverse climate change - The main reasons we underestimate the consequences of our actions - What is the biggest problem that we, as humanity, are facing

Enjoy!

TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: AlAnoudAl Hashmi

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:32 - Intro 01:12 - Introduction to The Futurist Company 02:49 - Start of The Futurist Company 04:27 - New wave of new-age startups 08:02 - What is the biggest problem that we, as humanity, are facing 09:30 - Is it time to panic? 13:11 - Is society denying that climate change exists 15:06 - Education is a key 16:11 - Is humanity underestimated the consequences of our actions 17:09 - What can we expect if nothing changes 18:09 - How to take actions on the individual level 19:35 - What are the steps for corporations to make a difference 21:30 - How does The Futurist Company impacting the future 23:11 - Most important takeaway of this episode 23:50 - How to get in touch with AlAnoud 23:58 - Outro

“The Experts at finding experts” is the slogan behind Guidepoint, New York-based company with offices all around the world that connects clients with vetted subject matter experts from 4 corners of the world.

Our guest today is Bilal Sabouni, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey region at Guidepoint.

In the next 30 minutes, we are going to find out how the knowledge is shared around the globe with this wide network of professionals and how Bilal plans to encourage talents to come to Dubai and become a part of this growing business ecosystem.

Tune in to learn more about: - How the MENA region is changing & ways it will evolve - How Guidepoint model helped pioneer the sharing economy - What is UAE Golden Visa and how it's shaping the country's future

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TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Bilal Sabouni

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John Quincy Adams, 6th president of the USA, once said: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” But the million-dollar question is “How to do that?”

According to our today guest, Rohit Bassi, you can achieve it through compassion and empathy. Rohit is a man described as a Communication wizard that helps people to speak in flow with clarity, conviction, and compassion resulting in outstanding leadership.

In this episode you'll learn: - How to kindle mindfulness to pass through adverse times - How to master your communication to cultivate & elevate the success - The transformative effects of self-compassion.

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Rohit Bassi

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We are back with Arjun Singh in the 2nd part of the episode!

In Part 1, we talked about what’s driving the hyper-growth in Payments in the UAE and the region, what are the benefits of open banking, what is embedded finance and much more.

In this episode, we switch gears a little and talk more about Arjun's personal side: - Arjun's food blog - Failures and life lessons that he learned - Principles and hardest things he ever had to do in his life.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Arjun Singh

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Very young Arjun 04:11 - Influence in early life that made Arjun of today 07:28 - If average life is 40 years what would Arjun do differently 09:22 - A food blog 11:12 - Failure that set Arjun for a greater success 13:54 - Arjun's business and personal principles 17:47 - The hardest thing that Arjun had to do in life 20:26 - What would Arjun change in the Middle East if he could 22:48 - Outro

Fintech space in recent years has been booming and attracting creators with a hunger to reimagine the way that money flows through the world. Our guest today was witnessing this transformative period from the first row!

He joins us today to explain to us: - What is really driving the hyper-growth in payments in the UAE and the region - What are the benefits of open banking to consumers and small corporate - What is embedded finance - What are the untapped opportunities that we should keep eye on

Buckle up and get ready for this super-informative podcast episode that will help you navigate the complex world of fintech and bring it to life through engaging conversation with an expert and a true industry leader - Arjun Singh, Head of Financial Services MENA at Arthur D. Little!

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Arjun Singh

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:23 - Intro 02:42 - Raise of consumer digital payments 14:57 - Benefits of open banking 22:55 - Why is embedded finance the next big thing 37:25 - What are the biggest untapped opportunities 45:43 - Stay tuned for part 2!

Spending cash is becoming a thing of the past and we are all used to online payments.

To catch up with these rapid changes that are happening in the fintech market, we need the real Change Officer - and we found him!

Our guest today once said that the Banks in the future will be just an address - and users will never have the need to visit them.

Meet Nik Milanovic, a fintech and financial inclusion enthusiast, writer for Forbes magazine, and Head of Business Development & Strategy!

Tune in to learn more about: - How startups dig themselves out of 'The Valley of death' - Payment systems in the US vs the rest of the world - What is embedded fintech in financial services

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Nik Milanovic

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:22 - Intro 02:04 - Nik's thoughts about New York 02:45 - The difference of living in various cities 04:08 - Pirate side of fintech industry 07:06 - Thoughtfulness of the people 08:28 - The boom of contactless payment 11:15 - Why is it important to make mistakes 12:52 - Collaboration with fintech startups 17:04 - Democratization of fintech 23:12 - Hot spot of the financial industry 27:21 - Outro

Getting sales and marketing teams to talk the same talk can be a challenge, but it's necessary in order to optimize your business growth.

To understand the importance of sales enablement in today's age, we hosted the winner of the 2021 Stevie award Sales Enablement Program of the Year - Georgia Watson, Sales Enablement & Skills Transformation Leader, IBM EMEA.

Passionate about enablement inclusion and innovation, fuelled by that great combination of talent, technology, and diverse perspective, Georgia will share with us her vision - where inclusion, innovation, and education serve as the key ingredient in building a future of the MENA region!

Tune in to learn more about: - Positive impacts of authenticity in the workplace - Where does the Middle East stand when it comes to education - What have McKinsey studies shown about investing in innovation

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Georgia Watson

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:23 - Intro 02:05 - Stevie Award for Sales Enablement Program of the Year 04:25 - What work from home has brought to us 05:33 - What is sales enablement 07:30 - What is a growth mindset 10:38 - Era of rapid transformations 12:19 - Top skills that Georgia is currently teaching 13:02 - Democratisation of learning 13:53 - Where does the Middle East stand when it comes to education 17:36 - Execution level on innovations in technology 21:03 - Picture of young Georgia in Australia 23:27 - The biggest lesson that Georgia learned 24:06 - The person that impacted Georgia's life the most 27:43 - Failure that set Georgia for a later success 30:11 - Georgia's business principles 32:35 - What would Georgia change in the Middle East 33:19 - This or that 34:37 - Outro

Today we will explore a super-interesting story of how a finance startup is building a global business from Dubai!

Our guest is Milind Singh, Co-Founder at Xare, a revolutionary app that is creating billion banks, powered by everyday individuals.

Xare already has more than 500,000 users across 120 countries within six months of its launch.

Tune in to learn from Milind: - What is the difference between Xare and fintech - What the future holds for the crypto - How can a Middle East startup aim to build a global business from the start.

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Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Milind Singh

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The life of a Venture Capitalist can be very stressful and unpredictable. Especially if you decide to extend your value proposition with the venture building capabilities. Sometimes it feels like you're in the army!

Knowing that, it's no wonder that the former US Marine after his short spell in the army went on graduating from Columbian University in New York, and now is rocking in the world of venture capital and venture building.

Kareem Elsirafy is the Managing Partner at Modus Capital, a New York-based hybrid venture capital and operating firm with a unique investment thesis.

in this episode he will share his view on MENA's market, which has been the main focus of his operations in the last few years.

Tune in to learn more about: - What brought Modus Capital from the US to the MENA region - How to eliminate the gap between infrastructure and knowledge in the MENA - How to grow and empower startups all over the world

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Kareem Elsirafy

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How can we ensure that all children can thrive today and transform the world of tomorrow? How to accelerate the adoption of digital learning technologies in the education sector?

The edtech market was already complicated, and COVID-19 did not make things easier. However, the pandemic surely accelerated the edtech revolution - which is why invited a perfect guy who can introduce us to the world of the education industry in 2021 and beyond.

Alexander Knigge, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Education Perfect, shares an amazing story about how one platform can help disrupt the education industry and help teachers & parents find their way in these challenging times.

Stick with us to meet this great guy with 14 years of experience in growing businesses, but also significantly increasing Emirates' global online sales.

In this episode you will learn about: - How Education Perfect helps create personalised learning opportunities - The 3 key ingredients of a successful company - Story behind the crazy success of Emirates' campaign with @CaseyNeistat that got 75 milllion views!

Enjoy!

Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Alexander Knigge

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Over the last few years, a lot of people lost their jobs, but also many companies had difficulties finding the right talent for their business.

Trying to figure out what is happening in the jobs market currently, we invited Nicki Wilson, Owner & Managing Director at Genie - Dubai-based, specialist recruitment consultancy covering the consumer industry.

In the next 45 minutes you will learn: - What are the employment trends in the consumer market - Which jobs are becoming high in demand - How did Nicki build one of the hottest recruitment companies in a male-dominated part of the world.

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Nicki Wilson

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Success stories are not created out of thin air. Our guest today went through the thick and thin to be where he is today, and he's sharing his journey with The Change Officer audience! From a Bosnian refugee to Sports Business Manager, Dejan Kamenjašević is now the Vice CEO at Prestige Star Sports Academy - a Dubai-based organization with the mission to harness the love and passion for basketball in the UAE.

He hopes that his story helps to animate many sports workers and that every life goal is achievable if you are willing to make sacrifices.

Tune in to learn more about: - Can Basketball Academy in Dubai produce a new Lebron James - Opportunities in the Sports management industry - Why getting out of the comfort zone is the key

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Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Dejan Kamenjašević

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:46 - Intro 01:23 - Dejan's beginnings 08:27 - What kept Dejan going 12:23 - What role injuries have in Dejan's life 14:42 - Dejan in a new role as a coach 16:25 - Person that changed Dejan's life 22:13 - How to set sports goals 26:52 - Major change in Dejan's life 28:51 - Basketball Academy in Dubai 30:18 - How PSSA was born 38:00 - The next change in Dejan's life 40:35 - The process from idea to execution 44:14 - Handling the world of digital 47:32 - Getting out of the comfort zone is the key 49:03 - Outro

Dubai is one of the best places in the world for real estate investment. But how to start investing if you don't have big savings, while also aiming for less risk and better performance?

Manar Mahmassani founded Stake with his high school friend to incorporate knowledge and experience in the investment and real estate market, into the business model possible for ANYONE with 2.000 dirams or $550 in his account to become a successful real estate investor.

Our host Vuk Zlatarov picked his brain about investment opportunities, the real estate market, technology that is changing the game, and how does it feel to be your own boss after 13 years in a financial giant such as Deutsche Bank and Falcon Group.

In this episode, you will learn more about: - Why & how you should invest in Dubai properties even with a small budget - What is the future of downtown Dubai - How to wisely pick shareholders in the early stage of your company.

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Manar Mahmassani

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Today we will be listening to an amazing story about the American dream but the American dream in Dubai!

Our guest carved his way up from humble beginnings. He is still humble but doing an amazing job with one of the biggest media outlets in the region!

He is Wissam Younane and he is a CEO at BNC Publishing!

Listen to this inspiring episode and learn more about: - What are the factors for making the change - 3 key challenges for startups - How to build a better future for yourself

Enjoy!

Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Wissam Younane

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:56 - Intro 02:00 - The first association to the word "change" 03:33 - First change in Wissam's life 05:48 - Humble beginnings 08:29 - Be good and hope for good 09:30 - What have Wissam learned as an entrepreneur 14:47 - Who left the biggest impression on Wissam 18:06 - Rise of Wissam 22:12 - What motivates Wissam 24:14 - What is the core of BNC Publishing 27:53 - How did the offer of the BNC Publishing change in the last years 29:28 - Events that BNC Publishing organizes 31:32 - Is there a guide to becoming a media giant? 33:47 - Always seek for the superheroes 34:54 - What is the future od 'Entrepreneur' magazine 37:12 - Closing words from Wissam

Welcome to the 66th episode of The Change Officer! Today our main topic is insurance. But wait - we know the insurance business is usually rigid and skeptical about innovations. But when your customer is a TOP priority, things get much more interesting!

Walid Daniel Dib is a guy who used to implement blockchain technology solutions into the car insurance industry - and today he's working on reinventing the whole B2C insurance industry.

In this episode, Walid shares how his business venture hala focuses on emotion and customer centricity to offer the simplest and most cost-effective way to purchase an insurance policy - in literally 3 minutes.

Tune in to learn about: - How to make people not hate insurance - Customer centricity in the world of B2C insurance - How to approach VCs from a startup point of view

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Walid Daniel Dib

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:48 - Intro 02:20 - Walid's opinion on the insurance business in the UAE region 04:05 - Why is there no change in the insurance business for years 04:51 - What is blockchain? 06:28 - The story of how the idea of insurance and blockchain was born 09:50 - The beginning of hala 14:55 - Difference between hala and other insurance businesses 16:59 - What is dynamic insurance for customers 19:16 - What are the biggest drivers for Walid 21:43 - Why Walid decided to go on the VC road 24:25 - How to approach VCs 28:48 - What is the one most important skill for an entrepreneur 31:09 - Failure that later set Walid to a greater success 33:40 - If there is one thing that Walid could change, what would that be? 34:28 - This or that questions

Our guest has been described as the guy you don’t want your competition to hire. That means he's the best guy to learn about growth hacking!

Innovator, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and NASA hall of Famer - @Nader Sabry - Growth Hacking is sharing with The Change Officer audience his inspirational story from being a successful entrepreneur at the age of 14 to becoming a leading global voice in innovation.

Nader has also helped found several successful start-ups, and raised directly US $20 Million in early-stage venture capital and indirectly $100 million for startups he has advised and cofounded.

Tune in to learn from Nader about: - His diagnostic tool with 300 points to identify the company's growth problem - What can Unicorns teach us about growth hacking techniques - How to balance Creativity and Structure in your growth strategy.

Make sure you stick to the end of the episode, where Nader will show us the tool that he uses for change, and a cheat sheet to set the right set of questions for your company.

Enjoy!

Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Nader Sabry

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:54 - Intro 02:03 - Nader's story 03:16 - Are entrepreneurs born or cultivated 04:52 - Big business in the age of 14th 11:53 - Learning experience 13:23 - Discovering the Internet 14:47 - Going public with the first company 17:27 - Growth hacking techniques 18:55 - Secret sauce to success 20:34 - NASA story 24:59 - Next step in Nader's business life 25:52 - Growth hacking explained 27:27 - Nader's personal growth hack 31:21 - How to know when a company is ready for growth hacking 40:26 - Growth thinking explained 43:22 - Video production in the context of growth 45:15 - Use of microcontent videos 48:10 - Nader's YouTube show 52:16 - Outro

What the future REALLY holds for the Middle East? Are we on the right track to bring back the glory that the region once had? To get the answers to these big questions, we are welcoming the brilliant Muhammad Chbib on the show - a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with proven acumen in leading several tech enterprises in the Middle East. Muhammad will help us shine a light on: - The future of the MENA region - New perspective on how can the Middle East become global innovation hub - What is Dubai’s USP for entrepreneurs. Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Muhammad Chbib

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:39 - Intro 02:01 - Motivating factor for moving to Dubai 03:59 - Muhammad's view on the future of UAE 07:54 - Is Dubai the next Silicon Valley? 10:40 - View on the education in the region 16:05 - How would Muhammad invest 5 billion dollars in the region 23:05 - Muhammad's principles 26:49 - Failure that set Muhammad for later success 30:36 - Why is empathy so important 33:00 - What book would Muhammad recommend 37:24 - Muhammad's message 39:18 - This or that

In this very special episode, we are welcoming back Ivan Jakovljevic on the show - a dear friend and guru in one, who made an appearance on The Change Officer two years ago!

At that time, Ivan served as the Regional Head for New Markets, MENA - for Google. And now, he's part of a small partnership company that is helping startups and corporations reach their strategic objectives: https://www.jakov-advisory.com/.

What are the challenges Ivan had to face? How do you go from 0 to 1, and then scale up your business from 1 to 10?

Tune in to learn about: - 4T framework for assessing startups and scaling up businesses - Why Objectives & Key results are a two way street - What are the 3 key challenges for startups.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Ivan Jakovljević

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TIMESTAMPS: 08:30 - Start-up to scale-up 09:45 - the 4Ts investor assessment framework 15:30 - OKRs/ Objectives and Key Results 23:00 - 3 key challenges facing scale-ups in MENA 37:00 - how to be locally relevant (case example Telfaz11)

Today we're going to address one of the hottest topics on every company's recent agenda - cybersecurity! We'll try to uncover why are so many attacks are happening recently and how can companies protect themself and their data. To do that, we had to invite an expert so we approached Avinash Advani, Founder & CEO at CyberKnight.

CyberKnight is a cybersecurity focused value-added-distributor (VAD) covering the Middle East with on-the-ground presence in all key regional markets.

In the next 40 minutes, you will learn about: - Zero Trust Security methodology - Conducting a cybersecurity gap analysis - Avinash's journey from a developer at Cisco to CEO of a cybersecurity giant.

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Avinash Advani

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Our guest is Hadi Raad, a seasoned business executive with diverse experience with industry-leading global organizations. He has functional expertise along the organizational value chain in strategy, business development, strategic selling, partnerships, products & solutions, user digital experience, and marketing.

In this episode you will learn more about: - How to embrace change with courage - Identifying and pursuing your own career interests - Actions you need to take to find new opportunities.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Hadi Raad

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:32 - Intro 01:17 - Embracing change 02:03 - Hadi's start in the business world 06:04 - Building a business profile based on your interests 10:17 - How to make a change 11:01 - Small changes leading to a big one 20:17 - Hadi's tech background 20:54 - Next stop - Google! 26:32 - Youtube's potential in 2012 29:00 - How to use video content in communication 31:29 - How to look for new opportunities 34:41 - Down to the fintech road 40:14 - Hadi's next new exciting change 41:36 - Outro

From Argentina, via Madrid and Tanzania to Dubai, we will get insight into the amazing journey of Lorenzo Jooris - an entrepreneur who is using his enormous experience to help new businesses succeed. Lorenzo is the CEO of Creative Zone, Dubai-based company that empowers start-ups by helping them set up their business.

Get ready for some great advice from a global nomad with 20 years of experience in sales, management, business consultancy, and corporate leadership across the globe.

Tune in to learn about: - Challenges that small business nomad entrepreneurs face in the UAE - The most seamless way to start a company in Dubai - How can nomad entrepreneurs survive in today's competitive market

All of that and more awaits you in the next 40 minutes. Subscribe to #TheChangeOfficer, set yourself up in a comfy chair, and enjoy!

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Lorenzo Jooris

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Our guest is managing one of the most successful VCs in the USA - Blake Modersitzki knows how to help early-stage companies reach their full potential.

He started his career in the late 80s in WordPerfect Corporation before he was put in charge of a 300 million dollars in-house corporate venture fund at Novell, Inc.

In 2002 he founded Pelion Venture Partners, a company with the top 10 track record of VCs in the USA!

Almost 20 years later, he is still at the top of the game, pursuing the next disruptive technology to invest in.

Tune in to learn about: - The current venture investment climate worldwide - New trends in tech start-ups - How to identify disruptive new tech businesses - How much entrepreneurship has changed in the last 30 years.

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Blake Modersitzki

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:48 - Intro 03:34 - Family history of entrepreneurship 05:44 - Explosions of software and Internet in the 1990s 08:45 - A business failure that later produces success 11:30 - How to choose the companies that will be invested in 16:29 - Bet early for a later success 20:23 - Are the opportunities endless in 2021? 22:48 - What is an essential question to ask when you are looking for a disruptive idea 26:35 - Crypto madness 31:45 - How PVP measures its success 35:21 - Importance of higher education 39:18 - Critical steps in creating eco-system that supports entrepreneurs 42:28 - The biggest mistake that Blake made 44:45 - The hardest thing about building a PVP in the US 47:27 - Interweaving of the relationship of VC's and startups 49:09 - Sports talks 50:52 - Blake's opinion on the podcasts as a business in general 52:53 - Blake's recommendation for anyone coming to Utah 53:40 - Outro

People who don't live in Dubai say that Dubai is not attractive as it used to be before. But that couldn't be further from the truth! Everybody who lives in Dubai feels that reinvention is constant and that change is always happening.

Indeed, the next big thing for tech companies expanding in the MENA region turns out to be the Government itself.

In today's episode, we will dive deep into the topic of Government efforts and the possibilities that arise from there in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and throughout all Middle East.

As our guest, Sam Blatteis, CEO of The MENA Catalysts, said: This is still the hidden gem of the world's economy.

Tune in to learn more about: - Building a knowledge economy in the Middle East - What are the most important market entry challenges that tech companies face in the MENA region - How to turn government relations into a winning business.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Željković Guest: Sam Blatteis

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Don't just start any business - solve a real problem and you will not struggle making it a real business! We're excited to introduce you to the CEO of Telr: Award-winning, Dubai-based start-up that offers payment gateway solutions.

Khalil Alami has more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector and payments industry - he previously founded, scaled, and sold a couple of businesses, one of which he IPOd.

In this episode we are discovering: Where can we find business opportunities in the consumer-oriented financial world?

Our host Vuk Zlatarov didn't miss an opportunity to find out more about Khalil outside of the corporate world as well.

Tune in to learn about: - The mindset behind not just starting a business, but solving a problem - How to truly become a customer-centric company - Using risk appetite to make better business decisions - Why culture is more important than strategy.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Khalil Alami

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:37 - Intro 02:18 - Problem of money transfer 06:37 - Listing company public 09:10 - Risk appetite 10:44 - Play safe and win big 11:12 - Story of Tler 15:00 - Telr's change 17:35 - What is Telr, besides payment getaway 20:58 - Ability to switch perspective 22:09 - How to set customer mindset in a company 25:35 - Culture is the key 27:07 - Problem of individuals accepting payments 31:05 - Young Khalil 32:34 - What influenced Khalil the most 34:32 - Entrepreneurs life 36:24 - Mentors in Khalil's life 38:52 - Khalil's principles 40:12 - Khalil's plans for the next 10 years 41:36 - Outro

"The worst thing you can do in life is to be boring. The worst place to be boring is the television." - this is the motto of our extraordinary guest, Guinness World Record Holder for the longest motorcycle ride, an amazing TV host and speaker, a tireless adventurer in every sense of the word - @Ryan Pyle.

After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized his lifelong dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission.

This was the beginning of his career in the world of entertainment - in 2009 Ryan was listed as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. One year later, he began working full-time on TV and documentary film production.

Before COVID hit, he used to spend 250 days a year on the road, filming and producing TV series and documentaries broadcasted in almost every territory around the world.

Tune in to this fascinating episode and hear Ryan talk about: - Extreme adventures and treks around the world - His biggest transitions: from high-level athlete to travel journaling, from print to TV - Story behind setting the Guinness World Record - How he learned to be on TV in a comfortable way - Joys & troubles of directing on the go.

Enjoy!

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The number of online businesses had been growing exponentially over the past years. But this growth was not followed by regulatory bodies, banks, and payment gateways, that caused a lot of small business to drown.

Well, there is the new kid on the block and it's called Zbooni! Zbooni is a social commerce platform that is integrating with social media like Whatsapp or Instagram and premium shopping experiences while helping small businesses operate without too much bureaucracy.

Our guest today is Ramy Assaf, CEO of Zbooni! Tune in to hear about what are the challenges of building such a platform and how to grow a business to 3,000 active small business users and 150,000 customers in just a few years.

In this episode you will learn about: - What helped Zbooni gain sudden popularity - The story behind the biggest payment challenges for SMEs - Significant differences between digital marketplaces: Zbooni vs. Amazon - The bumpy and long road to success

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Ramy Assaf

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:28 - Intro 02:39 - Zbooni's sudden popularity 03:59 - Introduction to the Zbooni 04:38 - How the idea was born 08:22 - The biggest payment challenges for SMEs 16:40 - Facebook Incubator stage 18:48 - Demystifying payment getaway 23:47 - Process of setting up Zbooni 24:27 - Differences: Zbooni vs. Amazon 25:37 - Strategy for maintenance of the position 27:14 - Businesses that are making the money right now 30:00 - Story of young Ramy 36:50 - Leaving the comfort zone 38:02 - The long journey to success 39:52 - The hardest thing about building Zbooni 42:13 - How Ramy stays motivated 43:22 - Ramy's story of failure 45:50 - Ramy's principles 47:32 - Outro

Welcome to the 1st episode of The Change Officer's new series - Media&Comms! Prashant K. Gulati Chairman Emeritus at TiE Dubai. He's a technology innovator, angel investor, mentor, idea accelerator, and commentator with interests in innovation, startups, entrepreneurship, technology, mobility, wireless, intelligent buildings, online media, and more!

PK has a very specific, unique perspective on what change in today's fast-moving environment really means - that's why he's the perfect person to start our new series with.

Tune in to learn about: - A Historic week for Indian startups, with 6 Unicorns in 4 days - How to turn disruption into opportunity - What does it take to build a successful venture studio.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Ivan Zeljkovic Guest: Prashant K. Gulati (PK)

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:44 - Intro 01:20 - Defining change 04:27 - Would you like to talk? 08:44 - Disruption as an opportunity 10:54 - Venture studios leading the way 13:14 - How to build a successful venture studio 17:10 - Put your money where your mouth is 18:59 - Dubai - the land of opportunities 26:39 - Backbone of the community 29:27 - Certainty of life 36:24 - PK's conclusion

Bankers from across the globe say digitization is the only way forward for the banking sector. Many banks are investing heavily to automate most of their services and accelerate adaptation and resilience. But this is far from an easy task!

Our guest today is the Head of Digital and Innovation at Mashreq, Corporate & Investment Bank. Jameel Khan is on a mission to optimize Mashreq Bank for Digital while developing innovative customer journeys and engaging with exciting FinTech potential partners.

He will share his lessons from extensive experience in various Financial Services sectors and reveal the biggest opportunities for the banking sector right now.

In this episode you will learn: - How are giants like Google and Amazon disrupting the banking sector - The biggest opportunities for the banking sector right now - Clayton Christensen's Innovators Dilemma - Why banks need to provide non-financial services alongside finance.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Jameel Khan

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:35 - Intro 02:35 - State of the industry 06:02 - Switch on the new-age financial provider 11:04 - Bank as a platform 18:12 - Future of banks 20:18 - Adapting to the change 22:51 - The change of the bank's culture 25:10 - Challenges of the culture change 28:28 - Management of the long term transformation 33:10 - "Get out of the building" explained 38:35 - Biggest gaps of the banking services 41:55 - Jameel's story 45:39 - Jameel's motivation in younger days 49:34 - What influenced Jameel the most 53:00 - A choice that Jameel regrets 1:00:18 - Books, movies, or podcast? 1:02:33 - Book that Jameel recommends 1:05:46 - Jameel's principles 1:09:25 - What would Jameel change for the better future

Did you know that in late 2018, the total market value attributed to platform economics was estimated at USD 7 trillion? And that it's projected to expand to nearly one-third of all global commerce by 2025?

Setting a platform strategy starts with deciding whether to initiate your own platform or participate in an existing one. The best person who can tap into the greatest possibilities of platforms and teach us how to develop a platform strategy is on The Change Officer!

Thought-provoking, passionate, and ingeniously creative guest - we're excited to introduce you to Asma Shabab, Digital Business and Innovation Strategy Consultant at IBM.

Asma works at the intersection of strategy, customer experience, and technology to help companies become players in an AI-powered economy. She designs business platforms for numerous clients, applying the concepts of platform behaviors, policies, and ecosystems.

In this episode you will learn about: - How to increase your chance to become a major global platform - Can you orchestrate the Network effect - The first steps toward building a successful platform - How to drive real change through people in your organization.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Asma Shabab

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00:00 - Highlights 00:39 - Intro 13:48 - Should you pursue the platform strategy? 15:41 - To join forces with an existing platform or start your own? 19:43 - How to increase your chance to become a major global platform 22:12 - Network effect 28:00 - The first steps toward building a successful platform 29:45 - Meet Asma beyond her role 34:40 - How Asma's childhood in Pakistan shaped her 41:20 - The power of mentorship 50:35 - Driving change through people

The idea that much of today’s cash use will shift to digital tokens is not outlandish. But will it be a private cryptocurrency? Think about it: governments will want to retain control of what circulates as money in their economies.

By the end of the current decade, the e-wallet on our smartphones could resemble a multicurrency account. But instead of dealing with commercial banks, you may be a customer of Central banks.

CBDC - Central bank digital currency, is a new type of currency that governments around the world are experimenting with.

Where will the future of money lead us, find out from a passionate leader of digital finance - Ronit Ghose, Global Sector Head for Banks Research, Co-Head of the FinTech Group at Citi!

In this episode you will learn about: - The future of digital money - How is CBDC different from Bitcoin - How is China leading the way on global standards for CBDC

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Ronit Ghose

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Follow Citi: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi/ and on @Citi

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:38 - Intro 02:43 - What is CBDC 13:33 - How policymakers look at CBDC 20:14 - China leading the way 26:00 - Global future of money 31:44 - CBDC vs crypto 39:48 - Banks' view on crypto 44:50 - The position of UAE in digital money 50:19 - Ronit in young age 51:36 - Ronit's achievements 53:33 - The most important life lessons 56:33 - Failure that set Ronit for greater success later 1:00:47 - Ronit's principles in life and business

We're honored that for our 50th episode we can introduce you to a special guest who will teach us a lot about probably the most important topic in today’s world: environmental sustainability. 👇 Did you know that buildings consume more energy than the whole transportation industry? And if everyone in the world lived in highly developed countries, we would need 7 Earths to supply us with the amount of resources we are currently using?

'Energy efficiency' has become a buzzword for environmentalists, politicians, advertisers, and energy companies alike. We hear it everywhere in these climate-conscious times.

The amount of energy we use or waste has a direct impact on the environment and on our wallets. Just by being mindful of our energy use and making a few simple tweaks, we can help save money and cut our carbon footprint.

This is what motivated Charles Blaschke IV when he launched Taka Solutions in 2012, with the aim to address the waste of energy in the region, caused by the poor and unhealthy construction of buildings in the UAE.

Tune in to our 50th episode and learn about: 💡How buildings contribute to climate change 💡Why hasn't efficiency scaled 💡Taka Solutions' business model where clients pay only when they save 💡Biggest opportunities in energy efficiency market right now.

Charles also shared great resources on where you can learn more on this topic: hop on 29:30 to catch them! We're grateful for all the thought-provoking statistics, information, and ideas Charles has shared with us.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Charles Blaschke IV Taka Solutions: https://takasolutions.com/

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How to align capital with a positive intent and leave the world a better place than before? In Noor Sweid's opinion, this is the most important question to be answered if you're an entrepreneur or an investor. 👇

Noor is not just a founder - she is one of the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech as identified by Forbes magazine and the only Arab woman in the Middle East running a VC fund - Global Ventures. Global Ventures is an international venture capital firm that invests in emerging-market founders on a mission to change the world.

It's an honor to share this inspiring conversation with Noor, who truly embodies the term 'disruptor' and acts on the power of Conscious Investing - the investments made with the intention to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. ♻️

In this episode you will learn about: - Venture investing in a socially responsible way - How Global Ventures team chooses next investments with a mission to impact millions of lives - The mindset behind adding value everywhere you go - A commonly-held belief about VC firms that Noor passionately disagrees with.

Check out our previous episode from Global Ventures' other General Partner, Basil Moftah here: https://youtu.be/l_IFLmpfpB0

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Creative minds are increasingly turning to nature for fresh design and innovative solutions.

Nature has been designing and problem solving for billions of years. From architecture to energy, we have been taking great inspiration from the natural world.

The question is - why is it so hard to copy nature?

In this special episode, our guest Carlos Alberto Montana-Hoyos is going to introduce us to a sustainable approach to innovation - Biomimicry. For the past 10 years, Carlos has been exploring the emerging discipline of Biomimicry as a revolutionary step for design, and a necessary path to a sustainable future.

He is an award winning designer and academic, currently serving as the Founding Associate Professor at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation.

Tune in to learn about: - How can Biomimicry provide sustainable solutions - Examples of how the Biomimicry design approach generates successful business models - How to use failure as a learning opportunity

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Carlos Alberto Montana-Hoyos

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:32 - Intro 01:52 - What biomimicry is 05:40 - Reinventing the wheel 08:03 - How did Carlos discover biomimicry 10:24 - How Carlos describes the design 13:55 - Biomimicry design output 18:27 - Why biomimicry design is looked at as a new thing 19:47 - Perfect symbiosis of Biomimicry and sustainability 22:23 - Biomimicry and Aerospace 25:23 - Key pillars of the Insitute 30:16 - Carlos's life journey 35:27 - What experience influenced Carlos the most 38:41 - The books that influenced Carlos 41:32 - Failure that set Carlos later for greater success 47:01 - How to apply the knowledge gained with failures 47:59 - Life principles of Carlos 53:24 - What scares Carlos the most in life 55:40 - What would Carlos change in the wold 56:00 - Outro

Does it really make sense to own a car if it's parked for 95% of its entire lifetime? Will car-sharing trump car ownership over the next few years?

That's what our guest asked himself while relaxing in a pool back in 2016 - when an idea of car sharing popped into his head. He grabbed the opportunity to what we know today as the Middle East's first and largest carshare operator.

Vilhelm Hedberg is the Founder of ekar, a fast-growing company that provides users on-demand access to a network of thousands of car-share and subscription leasing vehicles. Or in Vilhelm's words - it's the Netflix of cars. His competitor isn't Uber, the competitor is the car owner himself.

In this conversation, Vilhelm brings us a fresh perspective of the car rental industry and the future of the transportation industry in general.

In this episode we cover: - How to balance growth and profitability in the mobility services business - How customer data can help fuel innovation in the car industry - Bypassing the distributor and selling directly to customers - Putting the right team together when starting a business.

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Vilhelm Hedberg

Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:42 - Intro 01:35 - What are mobility services 04:03 - Look on mobility services before and today 09:45 - Value change in the car industry 12:03 - Impact of 2020 15:40 - How did ekar take advantage of the situation 17: 38 - What ekar does today 20:21 - What is a car subscription 21:59 - Importance of customer data in the car industry 25:04 - How is data security managed 26:10 - Region specific opportunities 28:08 - How is ekar taking advantage of these opportunities 29:31 - How to build a profitable mobility services business 33:23 - Strategy for future 36:50 - Tipping moment for becoming an entrepreneur 43:09 - The hardest thing about building a successful business 45:23 - Failure that set Vilhelm for greater success later 49:42 - Vilhelm's business and personal principles 52:45 - Question that no one asked Vilhelm before 53:57 - What is the one thing that Vilhelm would change in the world

What was the BEST experience you've ever had with a company in your past? Our guest's job is to either match that experience or deliver an even more enjoyable one. 👇

Recognized as one of the top Customer Experience leaders to watch in 2021, Hussein M. Dajani is a thriving expert in his field - currently driving transformation at Nissan Motor Co. for Africa, Middle East, India, and Turkey. 🔥

In this thought-provoking conversation, Hussein reflects on the lessons he has learned from his 19-year-long career in marketing communications. He worked both in multinational agencies (J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, and TBWA) and on the client side (Fortune 500 companies - Virgin Mobile and Red Bull), across the Middle East and Africa region.

Watch the full episode to learn: - How to turn CX into the ultimate marketing tool for your business - Why you should look outside your industry when benchmarking your success - Why embracing challenges is so important for personal & professional growth - Keys to leaving a lasting legacy.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Hussein M. Dajani

Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:34 - Intro 02:09 - Enterprenurial side vs. corporate side 03:12 - Hug Digital story 05:37 - Regrouping the in Hug Digital 10:19 - Putting Hug Digital on map 11:35 - Transmission of passion and culture 14:32 - Hype about Hug Digital 16:45 - Exiting Hug Digital 18:13 - New chapter of challenges 20:53 - New environment in Nissan 22:18 - Move on to customer experience challenge 23:21 - What customer experience means for Nissan 24:51 - Who is a customer? 26:21 - What is CX for Hussein 27:03 - Building CX in small vs big company 28:36 - Addressing the problems 30:32 - Mechanism of communication 32:25 - Comparation of companies 33:48 - Return of experience 36:18 - Core of motivation and passion for challenges 41:03 - Role of education in Hussein's life 42:12 - Guarantee of education for success 43:56 - Failure that set Hussein's later success 45:15 - Why leaving the legacy is so important 46:16 - Lessons that Hussein learned 47:00 - Life and work principals 50:38 - Hussein's reasons for being 54:15 - A look on future generations 55:55 - The tipping point of digital 57:16 - Hussein's biggest fears 59:23 - Outro

From starting her professional career in a quite male-dominated industry to disrupting the EMEA’s marketing segment with her own marketing agency - this is the story about Sarah Bentley that she has unpacked for The Change Officer. 🔥

Sarah is the Founder & Managing Director at FLUME Marketing, an unconventional marketing agency with a focus on exceptional outcomes. Their measure of success is how successful they can make their clients.

A big part of FLUME’s expansion is Sarah’s sales character and goal-oriented nature. She developed a high-performance mindset that anyone in the world of business can learn from!

In this episode you will learn about: - Why separating marketing & sales teams doesn’t make sense - How to manage people who know more than you - FLUME ‘s flexible working model for parents - The secret sauce to deliver exceptional results in every campaign

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:20 - Intro 01:47 - Sarah's story 04:24 - Sequence of events 06:24 - What made the difference 08:12 - Most challenging part of career 09:40 - Lesson learned! 10:28 - Balance in planning 12:20 - How FLUME Marketing was formed 15:38 - Mayor influence on growth 17:00 - Leading the rapid growth 18:59 - Managing freelancers 20:35 - Secret sauce for delivering the results 22:47 - Partnership bond 25:26 - Ready to jump in! 27:50 - Tackling 2020. 34:22 - Be ahead of the curve 35:52 - How to offer the right service 36:52 - Marketing in the region 37:56 - Know-how of region 40:12 - Outro

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Sarah Bentley

Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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In order to better understand the process of innovation, we need to understand that ideas are not part of the problem - the execution and follow-through are! That's why we brought Brandon Rowberry on the show - a corporate innovation veteran and a highly skilled investor, who've sat on both sides of the pitch table hundreds of times and transformed many corporations into innovation machines. 🔥

Brandon worked as 👏 a GM for Innovation at Circuit City (one of the companies from Jim Collins's book Good to Great), 👏 Vice President Innovation Development at the largest healthcare group in the world - UnitedHealth Group, 👏 Vice Chair at Mayo Clinic, and most recently 👏 leading Strategy and Planning for Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Tune in to learn about: - Fear and personal resistance to business innovation - What role culture and talent management play in the innovation process - How to measure the innovation output - Best investment options in the UAE

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Highlights 00:15 - Intro 01:04 - Spending free time in UAE 04:19 - Singing with Andrea Bocelli 06:18 - 2020 recap 08:19 - Corporate innovation experience 12:03 - Entering healthcare field 13:40 - Culture & talent management 15:45 - Collapse of Circuit City 20:59 - Biggest mistakes leading to collapse 22:40 - Building resilience 26:32 - Importance of constant learning 30:38 - How to implement innovation 33:33 - Humble leadership 35:32 - Figure out innovation strategy 38:55 - Tips for corporate innovation 41:58 - The biggest fears in the innovation process 43:58 - The winner's elevator pitch 45:57 - Ideas vs. execution 48:58 - Lab of innovations 50:31 - How to measure the output 55:33 - Venture building as part of corporate innovation 01:00:33 - Best investment options in UAE 1:04:49 - Outro

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Brandon Rowberry

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Our host Vuk Zlatarov overheard Abdullah's statement at the @GITEX Conference: "If I had 50 million dollars to distribute in the region, it would be a difficult job." After hearing that, he had to invite him on the show!

In this episode of The Change Officer, we take a deep dive into the mind of an experienced Angel Investor and the man recognized as one of the MENA Super 50 lawyers - Abdullah Mutawi. Abdullah serves as the Head of Corporate at Al Tamimi, where he leads the largest team of corporate lawyers in the Middle East, and also as the Co-Founder & Chairman of Dubai Angel Investors.

Dubai Angel Investors is a member-led Micro-VC seeking to support the MENA startup ecosystem and leverage the potential of brainpower, network, and influence. In the space of 4,5 years, they looked into 5.500 businesses and invested in 30 of them. So, what makes that difference?

Tune in to learn about:

How DAI started and how their investment process looks like
Leveraging network of contacts to add value to investees
What is the X factor in entrepreneurship
Abdullah's biggest lessons learned in 20+ years of business

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Guest: Abdullah Mutawi

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Every entrepreneur starts the same way - with an idea and loads of enthusiasm. In 2013, Simon Hudson spent most evenings and weekends prototyping what he thought would be the next big thing. And Brndstr was born - a Social Intelligent company he managed to build from the ground up and position as the go-to tech house for creative Twitter and Messenger campaigns until 2018.

His journey to success didn't stop when the business collapsed overnight - he packed his suitcases and went back to the States, where he met creme-de-la-creme of Silicon Valley.

Today he's building a new app Cheeze with none other than Guy Kawasaki.

We're proud to share this wide-ranging conversation with the man who didn't stop after 200+ rejections, a passionate serial entrepreneur who can't have no for an answer.

Tune in to learn about:

How he met Guy Kawasaki, famous author, and Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix How to get in touch with the right advisers, investors, and mentors How Simon managed to raise money during the COVID-19 pandemic The art of making the best first impression possible.

Enjoy! #thechangeofficer

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Driving growth faster and with less risk - that is what Lars Buch does as the CEO of Startupbootcamp and Partner at Rainmaking.

Since 2007 Rainmaking has built 29 ventures, generating more than 50% IRR with 9 successful exits to date. His other company Startupbootcamp now has more industry-focused accelerator programs than any other organization.

What lies behind such a rapid but well-controlled growth?

Speaking both from the perspective of a venture builder as well as an accelerator mentor, Lars shares his entrepreneurial experience, tools, and mindset to help you address your business challenges.

Tune in to learn about: -4 phases of venture building process -how to prevent a negative corporate-startup relationship -the key differences between venture builders and accelerators -how to stay in business in 5 years from now.

Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Highlights 00:00:25 - Intro 00:01:15 - Lars’ story 00:03:29 - The start of Rainmaking 00:05:10 - Startups reaching the growth stage 00:06:23 - The start of the Startupbootcamp 00:07:49 - What’s behind such a fast growth 00:09:56 - All the accelerators that the Startupbootcamp is running 00:10:44 - Is it harder to become an entrepreneur in the post-COVID period 00:14:22 - Governments pumping money into the post-pandemic re-start 00:15:09 - The importance of entrepreneurship for economy 00:18:19 - What stage are we at when it comes to entrepreneurship 00:20:55 - The maturity of accelerators 00:26:37 - Accelerators VS Venture building 00:36:55 - Unpacking the process of venture building 00:45:07 - Three key differentiators of Rainmaking that make them successful 00:48:01 - Why Rainmaking is bringing on the founder of the startup from their own portfolio 00:50:15 - Predictable exit mechanism in venture capital 00:53:24 - How to prevent the negative impact that startups and corporates have on one another 00:55:53 - How can companies de-risk investments 00:59:53 - The newest obstacles for entrepreneurs 01:02:53 - Driving sustainability, solving big problems, and making money 01:04:42 - How to stay in business in 2025

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Lars Buch Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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Today’s youth are uniquely equipped to transform our society and business. In the 40th episode of The Change Podcast, our guest Karan Deep from GEMS Education talks with Vuk about the power of youth and how they can affect corporate innovation.

As the Head of Innovation and Partnerships at GEMS Education, Karan is passionate about making a positive impact on young students and leveraging younger generation's savviness to innovate.

Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!

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00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Karan's work in GEMS Education 02:15 - Innovative personality 03:50 - *Check out our previous episode with Maria Paula Oliveira here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8Eyx766Os&t=2865s 04:20 - Misconceptions about innovation 05:03 - What makes a good innovator? 07:15 - GEMS Xcelerator Programme, the region’s largest youth startup accelerator 09:05 - Three strategic pillars in redefining schooling 11:21 - Karan's thoughts on today's high school system 14:24 - About Global Innovation Challenge 16:16 - Gap between today's education and future skills 18:07 - Challenges in corporate innovation 19:26 - How can young entrepreneurs help solve innovation challenges 21:13 - Collaboration between corporations and students 24:17 - Passion as a missing element in education 25:33 - Biggest challenges in creating the future-focused education

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Karan Deep Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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"We hire for mindset, ethics, and integrity - not the skillset."

Why digital transformation is actually about talent, not technology? How to build a culture where people want to do things differently?

As passionate as he is about unlocking growth in the digital space, Kristof Lukovich from Chalhoub Group is the perfect person to answer these questions.

Kristof is here to tell us more about his hard-earned experience and strategies for building the right talent that companies need on their journey.

Tune in to learn about: - Why previous experience doesn't predict a new hire's success - Kristof's own 4R framework with the critical variables in transformational leadership - The importance of talking about your failures, with his personal experience - Why humility is a key part of your growth - How to make sure the real You comes through in job interviews.

Make sure you listen to the end, where Kristof shares his message for the talent managers.

TIMESTAMPS: 0:12 Introduction 1:19 Kristof’s story 6:11 Cultural shock on arriving in the UAE from the US 07:01 What he learned from his first big mistake in the Middle East 08:02 How to reach out to companies in an authentic way 12:12 Four Rs framework to identify next steps for the company 14:33 Humility’s role in growth: Were you lucky or you attracted it? 16:56 Talent managers, don’t look at the candidates’ successes 19:45 Story about his first successful hire 21:50 Why you need to hire people with a growth mindset 25:09 Look for integrity more than the skillset 29:02 Why managers need to be heavily involved in the selection process 30:29 The fun part of the work 33:30 The role of talent management in digital transformation 35:55 How and why to address the pain points in your organization 37:29 What can you do in your team tomorrow to start building an open culture 39:44 The importance of talking about your failures 43:48 Don’t be afraid to make mistakes 45:04 Creating growth opportunities through building trust 46:07 How great leaders attract great talent 48:22 Message for the talent managers

Enjoy!

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Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Kristof Lukovich Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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Our guest Basil Moftah listens to new business pitches daily and fuels entrepreneurs' growth and success as part of his role at Global Ventures.

As an experienced investor, advisor, and board member of numerous global technology companies, Basil is truly shaping the business scene in the MENA region.

Tune in and listen to his valuable insights on: - Venture capitals - UAE startups ecosystem - Innovation culture - Good investment opportunities going forward.

TIMESTAPS: 01:54 Meet our guest 06:43 80-company portfolio 08:38 His role in Thomson Reuters in IP & Science division 09:34 How does innovation happen? 13:16 Commercial vs. scientific innovation 16:02 What makes some regions and countries more successful in innovation? 20:41 Differences between innovation that happens on a corporate level and in startups 20:57 Why less money drives more innovation 24:47 Basil's role as General Partner at Global Ventures 28:06 Global Ventures as the milestone for the tech scene in Middle East 31:02 Comparing Middle East to Silicon Valley 38:06 How to approach failure effectively 47:42 What is the strategy behind investing in delivery companies 54:33 Fundamentals of WeWork 55:56 The best investments in 2020 01:00:59 Advice for startups raising funds in the post-COVID world

Enjoy! #thechangepodcast

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We are in the middle of the digital transformation process in each industry. What does it look like in the oil and gas sector?

Our guest Qasir Hussain, Digital Transformation Director, has made an unusual switch in his career - from healthcare to oil & gas industry.

He shares his unique viewpoint on digital transformation as the common theme across both industries.

Qasir’s practical lessons can help companies in any sector break through!

Tune in to learn: - What kind of digital transformation is the oil and gas industry facing - The 3 main area in Digital transformation Ecosystem - What is the role of a leader’s empathy in organizational change - How to move away from reactive maintenance towards proactive maintenance

TIMESTAMPS: 2:43 Relevance of digital transformation today 7:17 Work philosophy 10:27 The role of Digital Transformation Leader 11:34 Switch from Healthcare to Oil and gas industry 14:18 Explaining Digital transformation 18:35 Misconceptions about Digital transformation 20:20 Digital transformation in Oil and gas industry 26:37 The use of Digital Twins technology 28:19 Challenges in Oil and gas that can be solved with Digital 29:20 Biggest risks faced by the Oil and gas industry 32:13 Opportunity costs in procurement and construction phases 35:10 Coping with Demand shock due to COVID-19 37:15 The Future of Oil and gas in the post-COVID-19 world 39:47 The importance of empathy in leadership 44:02 Building relationships with people in your organization 44:46 The ECOSYSTEM (3 main phases) of any Digital transformation 48:55 Introducing proof of concept: How to avoid mega failures 54:09 Why digital transformations fail

Enjoy! #thechangepodcast

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"Agencies need to completely change the talent profile they are looking for." - Nourah AlFayez

Our guest Nourah AlFayez is working at Google for the last 8 years. As the Head of Digital Transformation, she will give you invaluable insights into the challenges advertising agencies face today.

Tune in to listen Nourah talk about: - The transformation agencies need to go through in order to stay relevant - An inside look at Google culture and processes - What agencies need to address in terms of people, processes, revenue streams, and structures - Why future agencies will take the role of consultants.

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Nourah AlFayez Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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Although many business leaders know that digital transformation is important, they are often confused about what exactly it entails.

Joe Devassy -- General Manager of Digital Transformation at Omnix International -- is here to talk about the 4 main ingredients for successful digital transformation. In the end, it all comes down to thinking like a software-driven company.

He also dives deep into the topic of data management and how can companies use AI to leverage their data even more.

Make sure you listen to the end, where Joe shares his unique viewpoint on the business revolution in the next 10 years.

njoy! #thechangepodcast

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While many corporates consider disruptive startups as a threat, some see them as an opportunity.

A new episode of #thechangepodcast is live! Join us in the super-insightful conversation with Roberto Croci, Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA at Microsoft.

The most forward-thinking corporates know that the best ideas don’t always come from within their own business. In this episode, we are exploring how to make corporate-startup collaboration a successful journey.

Tune in to get answers on:

How to create a successful startup ecosystem?
Why reimagining normality is the key?
Do we really need to worry about technology taking over our jobs?

Enjoy!

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Roberto Croci Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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What has changed in the insurance industry in the previous 15 years? The answer might surprise you!

Welcome to the new #thechangepodcast episode! This time we explored the world of insurance with phenomenal Frederik Bisbjerg, Executive Director, Digitalisation at Daman - National Health Insurance Company, the UAE’s leading health insurer.

Our guest shared the part of his broad experience, bringing us closer to the nature of an insurance product, the importance of process innovation, and organizational #transformation.

What is the future of the insurance industry? How will it transform? What are the biggest obstacles in the process of innovation? How to measure innovation? Don’t miss the answers!

Host: Vuk Zlatarov Guest: Frederik Bisbjerg Production: Creitive (https://www.creitive.com) & Evans Media (https://evansmedia.net)

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What do digital marketing and pizza have in common? More than you might think!

A brand new episode of #thechangepodcast is online! Join us in the inspiring conversation with an amazing Christian Farioli, Digital Marketing Lecturer & Keynote Speaker.

We explored how launching a digital marketing campaign looked like back in 2003 and how it changed, what are elements of a campaign that influence the results the most, how to do perfect advertising, and many more.

Don’t forget to click the follow button!

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Electric cars are cool, but what the future of the automotive industry holds is another level!

The new #thechangepodcast episode is live and it brings a new thought-provoking topic! This time, we had the pleasure to chat with Mr. Bruno Grippay, Regional Director Africa-Middle East-India Connected Cars & Intelligent Mobility at Nissan Motor Corporation.

The automotive industry is a breeding ground for innovation and ideas for improvement are endless. Well, we are bringing you some. ;)

Disruptive trends that will transform the auto industry? Cities vs. auto industry - who will drive the change? Parking evolution - what it brings?

Enjoy!

The 30th episode of #thechangepodcast is live!

Over the past months, we covered topics of innovation, transformation, improvements, and changes in e-commerce, education, trading, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, and many other industries. We heard from startups, companies, and corporations. We discussed current events and what the future holds. We brought interesting perspectives and heard new definitions. Now, we are bringing you the most interesting moments!

And remember: the change is the only constant! ;)

Innovation is a journey and it should start today! In the new episode of #thechangepodcast, we are, once again, deep-diving into the topic of innovation. This time we had the pleasure to chat with Novel Tjahyadi, CEO & Founder at INTI Hub.

We explored the common misconceptions about innovation and why do they emerge; what is the corporate immune system and why it tends to avoid changes and why is it important to establish the corporate culture of innovation. Join us in this insightful conversation!

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know if you have any questions.

Enjoy!

Business leaders are aligned around the fact that building innovation culture should be one of the areas of focus going forward, but they don’t seem to be aligned on what it actually is or how to build one. In this week’s episode, we’ll hear the answers from the expert with the proven track record of implementing innovation strategies for large organizations. Maria Paola Oliveira, Chief Innovation Officer, MENA at EY, has over 10 years of experience in the field of innovation and she is sharing it with us!

Key elements of establishing #thecultureofinnovation? How does innovation determine which businesses will thrive and which will not survive? How to get the most out of corporation and startup symbiosis?

Join us in an insightful conversation with Mr. Nicola Bettio, Executive Director - Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Higher Colleges of Technology.

New-age role of higher education institutions and their impact on the economy? What makes the role of UAE universities so important? How does the Higher Colleges of Technology bridge the gap?

University venture funds and spin-outs - new terms or systems that will transform the future?

Make sure to watch the whole episode to find out the answer to these and many other relevant questions!

Once again, we have a chance to deep-dive into the topic of digital transformation. Our guest, Mr. Marouan Aouri is Digital Transformation Director at Cognizant, a professional services company, that transforms business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. We asked him what are digital transformation myths, what are things everyone involved in digital transformation should stop doing, and what are the things they should start doing? The future of the airline industry - how it will transform and why it should start changing the current business model?

Workforce enablement and career development are common sense and frequently used terms, but do we actually understand these concepts and how they should be implemented? Mr. Marouan shared his expertise on these particularly interesting topics, offering the recipes for sustainable success!

New week and new interesting story. Rohan Date, Co-founder at Farfill & Professional Boxer, shares his experience on how to successfully balance business and athlete career. What makes a good athlete and how to translate that to your business story? Why is it important to surround yourself with supportive and successful people?

Find out more about Dubai startups and how to turn your business idea into reality; what is the future of logistics and supply chain companies and why focusing on e-commerce fulfillment is a good idea. Don’t miss the new episode of #thechangepodcast!

n this week’s episode, our guest is Jan Skorpuniski, Co-Founder of the Online Trading Campus, a unique social trading platform. In May 2019 The Change podcast hosted Bernd Skorupinski, who predicted the 2020 market crash. At that time there were no indications of the pandemic, right? It seems that the prediction was accurate.

In this episode, Jan reveals the real reasons behind the world economic crisis and sets predictions for the market future. We have a chance to learn more about the reality of negative interest rates, always-a-safe-bet currency, and what do to when inflation hits.

Have you already heard about “zombie companies”? What happens to an economy if they begin to multiply? Check out the latest episode and find out all this and many more!

“Patent is one of the most powerful tools for achieving success in your business, especially if we are talking about innovation". Our new guest, Mr. Ahmad Saleh, Partner & Head of Patents & Designs (R&D and Innovation) at Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East, brings us closer to the topic of patents and patent law. We have a chance to learn about what patent is and who should use it; what are the benefits of this IP right and why it’s going to be even more important in the future.

Once again we are deep-diving into the topic of innovation, learning about its main attributes and market value. In the words of our guest, two types of companies in the field of innovation are likely to benefit from current world events. Check out our new episode to find out more about them!

Data-Driven Culture is a topic we will yet to hear about, but before it becomes another excessively used term, we have our guest, Nalini Kothari, Strategy Lead - Data & Business Intelligence at Emaar, to set it in the right context.

Learn more about what Data-Driven Culture is, how it can be established, and how to take advantage of it in the organization.

Nalini shared her thoughts on mentorship, the role of women in business, positive changes in that field and many other current topics. Make sure you check it out and share your thoughts.

Great job Vuk Zlatarov, Creitive and Evans Media team!

Stay tuned for more interesting topics coming super soon!

In this episode join the interesting discussion with Kartik Raj Rewar, Strategy and Digital Innovation Manager at Emaar, one of the world’s most valuable Real Estate Development companies.

How to accelerate innovation in large companies? How will the commercial real estate industry develop and who will lead the real estate market in post-pandemic age? Is the Real Estate industry going to be fundamentally shaken by the new trends and where do they come from?

We answered these and many other questions, and now we would love to hear your opinion. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Welcome to a new episode! This time we had the pleasure to talk with Mohamed Gamal who is the IT Director of Al Zahra Hospital! Watch this episode to learn about new trends in healthcare technology, the use of AI, Virtual Reality, and Voice assistance for patient treatment. Find out what technology will grow the most in 2021 and how will the future of healthcare look like. Leave your questions and comments for our guest in the comments below!

New vlog is online! In this episode, we chatted with Alessandro Carniel who is the CEO of Triboo ILG which is the first and only GCC based one-stop solution agency supporting global brands in both e-commerce management and digital marketing services. Find out the process behind online shopping, what it takes to set up an e-commerce business, and what are the current trends in e-commerce in the MENA region! Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments and stay tuned for more episodes coming every week! #thechangepodcast

The new episode is here! This time we talked with Dr. Laila Al Jassmi, ex CEO of Health Policy & Strategy Sector, Dubai Health Authority, and founder of Health Beyond Borders, Dubai based healthcare advisory firm. Find out how the UAE healthcare sector tackled the crisis, what are the new patient expectations, and what should healthcare service providers do to prepare for the post-COVID era!

Make sure to watch the whole episode and feel free to ask any questions you may have for our guest or our host.

Another brand new episode of The Change Vlog is online and once again we have an amazing guest to share his story with us! This week we talked to Dimitris Kalogirou who began his career as a designer but going through ups and downs in his life he went from transforming businesses to transforming and improving individuals. He shared with us so many lessons he learned along the way that can especially help people who have lost their job during these uncertain times. All in all a very inspirational and informative episode is in front of you so make sure to check it out!

We have prepared another awesome episode for you, it will surely get you inspired to work on your hustle. Our special guest has been through a lot of challenges on his entrepreneurial journey so he has plenty of great advice to share with all of you. He quit a secure job in a big company because he couldn't stop thinking about his startups. Yes, startups, plural! Our guest had guts to pursue two amazing ideas into becoming successful startup companies. So, make sure to check out this episode and soak in all the knowledge he's about to share with you all. Write down in the comment section your opinion about this episode and if it inspired you to look for purpose in life and not just a well-paid job!

This series of vlogs are inspired by Gary Vee, Tony Robbins, Impact Theory, Valuetainment, Patrick Bet David, Evan Carmichael and so many more awesome hustlers who are pushing us to give our best!

It's time for a brand new episode!

This one is a bit different than what you are used to seeing. Usually, we have people from the business world who found their way of happiness in them, but this time we have someone who left a high corporate position to pursue his happiness in Hollywood! Before you jump to conclusions we must highlight that he decided to change his path because he wasn't feeling fulfilled and wanted to work on his creative craft. This is an incredibly inspiring story about staying true to yourself and chasing your actual dreams! Make sure to check it out, trust us you will feel empowered to chase after your dreams!

Here at The Change Vlog, we believe that you need to try something, get out of your comfort zone in order to make an actual difference. Even if that means making mistakes and failing in the first two, three attempts. We are strong believers that there is no such thing as a failure only a lesson, which is why we were honored to have Fari as a guest in this episode of the vlog! Fari is one of the organizers of F*#@up Nights in Dubai which is an awesome initiative to get entrepreneurs talking about their failed ventures in order to learn from their own and others' mistakes as well. In this episode, you can find out more about this initiative as well as how to pick yourself up after a failure. This is an extremely important topic for everyone, not just entrepreneurs, so make sure you share this! This vlog is inspired by the works of Gary Vee, Impact Theory, Tony Robbins, Valuetainment, Ed Mylett and other hustlers who are motivating people to make a change!

This podcast is a must for all entrepreneurs who are just starting their journey or thinking about starting a business. We are answering all your questions with our good friend who shared his story of being a high school entrepreneur, to starting a new business with his family to becoming a successful CEO! Check out what he had to say and make sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel! This Vlog series is inspired by Gary Vee, Impact Theory, Valuetainment, Tony Robbins and other inspiring entrepreneurs!

We all know that in the healthy body there is a healthy mind, so in order to keep your mind sharp, you have to take care of your body! This week we brought our good friend who is a health coach to share with us all his secrets to having a healthy and sharp body and an even sharper mind. Make sure to like this podcast an subscribe to our channel, there is a new one coming every week! Enjoy!

This podcast is inspired by Gary Vee, Patrick Bet David, Ed Mylett, The Impact Theory and all other inspiring entrepreneurs around the world!

In this podcast, we are discussing TRADING! If you have seen all the movies about the Wall Street brokers and stock exchange but haven't quite understood what is going on there, don't worry because in this episode our guest Bernd is explaining everything in detail. Make sure to watch it and tell us your opinion or any questions you might have for our guest, in the comments below! This podcast series is inspired by Gary Vee, Evan Carmichael, Impact Theory, Patrick Bet David and many other hardworking entrepreneurs.

Energy efficiency, saving energy and sustainability are some of the hottest topics today! That's why The Change Vlog interviewed a specialist who has been working on all these issues for almost 20 years! Listen to what he has to say about rising your revenue and at the same time preserving the environment.

This week The Change Vlog is chatting with Iraklis Alexopoulos who is a product technologist, entrepreneur and founder of LoclPal. Iraklis shared with us his incredible journey from enrolling into university to his days at Visa in the Middle East. His story is full of ups and downs and it will surely get you motivated to keep on hustling.

In this episode, The Change Vlog chats with @dubaiblogger Dragana about creating a community on social media from scratch. We also discussed topics like dealing with negative feedback, insecurities and finding the motivation to keep on moving forward. Dragana shared with us some of the tricks and insights that will help you grow your community on Instagram.

This week The Change vlog is taking you to the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona. We are honored to have Veljko Vasic an entrepreneur and co-founder of CreITive as a guest in this episode. Join us while we walk through the pit of MWC and discuss the latest technology and trends. Follow us to find out more about innovation, disruption, hustle and everything else you need to know to make a change!

This Tuesday April 16th our first episode of The Change Vlog was premiered. If you haven’t checked it out yet you should do it right now. In the first episode we had an honor to speak with a young entrprenour Vuk Zlatarov who is a cofounder of CreITive, a digital innovation agency based in Singapore with offices in Dubai and Belgrade. Innovation, digitalization, disruption, hustle, change, business and similar were just some of the things we disscused in our vlog.